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An X-ray photon with a wavelength of 0.240 nm scatters
Chapter 30, Problem 54P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 54P
An X-ray photon with a wavelength of 0.240 nm scatters from a free electron at rest. The scattered photon moves at an angle of 105° relative to its incident direction. Find (a) the initial momentum and (b) the final momentum of the photon.
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QUESTION:
Problem 54P
An X-ray photon with a wavelength of 0.240 nm scatters from a free electron at rest. The scattered photon moves at an angle of 105° relative to its incident direction. Find (a) the initial momentum and (b) the final momentum of the photon.
ANSWER:
Solution 54 P:
Step 1 of 2:-
a)
Here, we have to find the initial momentum of the x-ray photon.
Given that,
.
So, the initial momentum was .