Physics

Physics

Problem

An X-ray photon with wavelength 0.050 nm0.050\,\text{nm} and a γ\gamma-ray photon with wavelength 0.0050 nm0.0050\,\text{nm} each scatter through an angle of 90∘90^{\circ} from free electrons. Which statement correctly compares the percentage energy lost by the two photons as a result of the scattering? a) Both photons lose the same percentage of their energy. b) Both photons lose less than 1%1\% of their energy, so any difference is negligible. c) The γ\gamma-ray photon loses a greater percentage of its energy. d) The X-ray photon loses a greater percentage of its energy.

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