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AP Physics 2 Flashcards: Compton Scattering

Study Compton Scattering in AP Physics 2 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the typical effect of Compton scattering on photon wavelength?

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ANSWER

Increases the wavelength. Photon loses energy, so wavelength increases.

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In Compton scattering, an incident photon of wavelength λ\lambda scatters from an electron and emerges with wavelength λ′>λ\lambda'>\lambda. Which conclusion about light is supported by observing λ′>λ\lambda'>\lambda?
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