X-Rays Undergo Compton Scattering from a Target $\circ$ relative to the Incident Rays

question 53

Multiple Choice

X-rays undergo Compton scattering from a target.The scattered rays have an energy of 300 keV and are detected at 30.0 ^$\circ$ relative to the incident rays.The energy of the incident x-ray is

• A)289 keV.
• B)412 keV.
• C)350 keV.
• D)341 keV.
• E)326 keV.

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