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The wavelength of x-ray source
Answer to Problem 58QAP
The wavelength of x-ray source is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Scattering angle of the photon is
Formula used:
According to Compton scattering the change in wavelength of the incident photon is given by
Now the energy of the scattered photon is
Kinetic energy of the scattered electron is given by
Calculation:
Putting
Now putting the given value of K, and calculated
Now substituting the value of
Solving this quadratic equation for
Now as
Conclusion:
So, the initial wavelength of the photon is
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