The Compton Wavelength,h/m_ec,equals 0

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Compton wavelength,h/m_ec,equals 0.002 43 nm.In Compton scattering,what is the greatest shift,Äë,in wavelength that can occur?

• A)Äë > 2 h/m_ec
• B)Äë = 2 h/m_ec
• C)Äë = h/m_ec
• D) < h/m_ec

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