Problem 4: a. For Compton scattering, what photon scattering angle provides the maximumpossible kinetic energy to the electron? (Please explain your answer. Hint: What angle 6 makesthe wavelength difference as large as possible?)b. In this case where the electron gains the maximum kinetic energy, if the wavelength of theincident photon was 0.004960 nm, what kinetic energy did the electron gain?

Given, A Compton scattering gives max K.E to electron To find photon scattering angle, K.E value…

Answered: Problem 4: a. For Compton scattering,…

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