Photons of wavelength 5 nm are scattered from electrons that are at rest. If the photons scatter at 60o relative to the incident photons, calculate (a) the Compton wave shift, (b) the kinetic energy imparted to the recoiling electrons. (c)the angle at which the electrons recoil.

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Photons of wavelength 5 nm are scattered from electrons that are at rest. If the photons
scatter at 60o
relative to the incident photons, calculate
(a) the Compton wave shift,
(b) the kinetic energy imparted to the recoiling electrons.

(c)the angle at which the electrons recoil.

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