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An X-ray photon with a wavelength of 0.240 nm scatters

Chapter 30, Problem 54P

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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.

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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 .

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