Question

X-rays are scattered from electrons in a carbon target. the measured wavelength shift is 0.00087 nm. calculate the scattering angle. answers

Answer 1

The scattering angle is: θ = 50.1°

Step-by-step explanation:

As the Compton's Shift is given as:
Δλ = (h(1-cosθ))/m₀c --- (1)

Where
h/m₀c = 2.426 * 10^-3 nm
Δλ = 0.00087 nm (Given)

Plug in the values in the equation (1) and solve for θ:
θ =
`cos^(-1)(0.641)`
θ = 50.1°