Question

In the Compton scattering of electrons, by photons incident with wavelength λ,

• A. $\frac{\Delta \lambda}{\lambda}$ is independent of $\lambda$
• B. $\frac{\Delta \lambda}{\lambda}$ increases with decreasing λ
• C. there is no change in photon's wavelength for all angles of deflection of the photon
• D. $\frac{\Delta \lambda}{\lambda}$ increases with increasing angle of deflection of the photon

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

$\frac{\Delta \lambda}{\lambda}$ increases with decreasing λ

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): $\frac{\Delta \lambda}{\lambda}$ increases with decreasing λ and (D): $\frac{\Delta \lambda}{\lambda}$ increases with increasing angle of deflection of the photon