Physics

Physics

Problem

An X-ray photon of wavelength 0.100 nm0.100\,\text{nm} collides with a stationary free electron and is scattered through an angle of 60∘60^{\circ}. The Compton wavelength of the electron is 2.43 pm2.43\,\text{pm}. Calculate the change in wavelength of the photon, giving your answer in picometres (pm).

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