A Compton-scattering experiment yields the linear relationship

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Particles and radiation · Particles and radiation

Problem

\Delta\lambda=(2.43\,\text{pm})(1-\cos\theta)

. What is the predicted wavelength shift when the scattering angle is

75^{\circ}

? (a)

0.74\,\text{pm}

(b)

3.06\,\text{pm}

(c)

1.80\,\text{pm}

(d)

2.43\,\text{pm}