Compton Scattering Photon Properties

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Compton scattering involves the scattering of photons off electrons. Compared to the incident photon, the scattered photon has

A

lower energy and shorter wavelength.
B

lower energy and longer wavelength.
C

higher energy and shorter wavelength.
D

higher energy and longer wavelength.

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Consider the conservation of energy and momentum in the collision between the photon and the electron. Does the photon transfer energy to the electron? How does photon energy relate to its wavelength?

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lower energy and longer wavelength.

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