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What is the Compton effect defined as?
What is the Compton effect defined as?
- Complete absorption of x-rays or gamma rays when scattered on a material
- Increase in wavelength of x-rays or gamma rays when scattered on a material (correct)
- Decrease in wavelength of x-rays or gamma rays when scattered on a material
- No change in wavelength of x-rays or gamma rays when scattered on a material
What is the factor 'm0' in the mathematical form of the Compton effect?
What is the factor 'm0' in the mathematical form of the Compton effect?
- Rest mass of an electron (correct)
- Speed of light
- Planck's constant
- Angle at which radiation is scattered
What does Compton's study reveal about the wavelength in the Compton effect?
What does Compton's study reveal about the wavelength in the Compton effect?
- Wavelength is independent of the angle of scattering and the wavelength of the incident beam
- Wavelength is dependent on the angle of scattering and the wavelength of the incident beam (correct)
- Wavelength is dependent only on the intensity of incident radiation
- Wavelength is dependent on the intensity of incident radiation
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Study Notes
Compton Effect
- The Compton effect is the phenomenon where the wavelength of light increases after it scatters off free electrons.
Mathematical Form
- The mathematical form of the Compton effect includes the factor 'm0', which represents the rest mass of an electron.
Wavelength Shift
- Compton's study reveals that the wavelength of light increases after scattering, with a corresponding decrease in frequency.
- This shift in wavelength is indicative of a transfer of energy and momentum from the incident photon to the scattering electron.
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