Which one of the following is the Compton wavelength?
Correct answer: C. h/mc
- A. hc/λ
- B. h/me
- C. h/mc
- D. hc/E
Explanation
The Compton wavelength (λc ) is given by λc =h/mc , where h is Planck's constant, m is the mass of the particle, and c is the speed of light.Incorrect Options and Explanations: (a) hc/λ - This represents the wavelength of a photon, not the Compton wavelength. (b) h/me - This does not represent the Compton wavelength; me is the mass of the electron.
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