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Question
In Compton Scattering, if the scattered photons have less energy after collision with electrons, what does this imply about their wavelength, according to the formula given?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 9 states: 'The scattered photons will have less energy and less momentum after collision with electrons, and so should have a larger wavelength according to the formula: Δλ = λscattered - λincident = (h/mc)[1-cos(θ)]'. A positive Δλ means λscattered > λincident, indicating a larger wavelength.
Hint
Recall the inverse relationship between energy and wavelength for photons (E = hc/λ).