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| 1. |
X-rays of wavelength of 0.0650 nm undergo Compton scattering from free electrons in carbon. In photons are scatted at 90° relative to the incident rays, what percentage of initial X-ray photon energy is transferred to an electron in such a scattering? (h = 6.63 × 10-34 J s, me = 9.11 × 10-31 kg, c = 3 × 108 m/s) |
| A. | 3.6% |
| B. | 2.4% |
| C. | 1.2% |
| D. | 4.6% |
| Answer» B. 2.4% | |