An x-ray photon scatters from a free electron at the rest


Compute each part of given problem:

Problem: An x-ray photon scatters from a free electron at the rest at an angle of 160 degrees relative to the incident direction.

Part A: If the scattered photon has a wavelength of 0.310 nm, what is the wavelength of the incident photon?

_______ nm

Part B: Determine the energy of the incident and scattered photons.

______ keV (incident)

______ keV (scattered)

Part C: Find the kinetic energy of the recoil electron.

______ eV

Express your knowledge to solve the above problem.

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