In Compton scattering, at what scattering angle is the change in wavelength greatest?
Correct answer A. The angle of scattering is 180°
Explanation
The Compton shift is Δλ = (h/mc)(1 - cosθ), which is largest when cosθ = -1, that is when the photon is scattered straight back at 180°.
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