In Compton's effect the wavelength of the scattered X-rays is
Correct answer: C. larger than the incident photon
- A. less than the incident photon
- B. less than the scattered electron
- C. larger than the incident photon
- D. larger than the scattered electron
Explanation
Compton's effect describes the scattering of X-rays by free electrons, where the incident X-ray photon transfers part of its energy and momentum to the electron. As a result, the photon scatters at a different angle with a longer wavelength than the original photon, known as the Compton shift. Therefore, the scattered X-rays have a larger wavelength than the incident photon, making Option C the correct choice.Option A is incorrect because the scattered X-rays have a longer, not shorter, wavelength than the incident photon. Options B and D are incorrect because they incorrectly attempt to compare the scattered X-ray's wavelength with the scattered electron, which doesn't share the same wavelength-based properties due to its particle nature.
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