When a photon has an energy of E and a wavelength of l prior to scattering from a free electron, determine the photon's a) initial wavelength and b) initial energy. The wavelength has risen by 10% after scattering at a 135 degree angle.

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When a photon has an energy of E and a wavelength of l prior to scattering from a free electron, determine the photon's a) initial wavelength and b) initial energy. The wavelength has risen by 10% after scattering at a 135 degree angle.

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The scattering angle, θ=135°

The risen percentage of wavelength after scattering =10%

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