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In compton scattering process, the incident $X$-radiation is scattered at an angle $60^{\circ}$. The wavelength of the scattered radiation is $0.22 Å$. The wavelength of the incident $X$-radiation in $Å$ units is
PhysicsElectromagnetic WavesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2002
Options:
  • A $0.508$
  • B $0.408$
  • C $0.232$
  • D $0.208$
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The correct answer is: $0.208$
For Compton effect we have the relation
$\lambda_2-\lambda_1=\frac{h}{m_0 c}(1-\cos \theta)$
$\lambda_1=$ wavelength of incident radiation
$\lambda_2=$ wavelength of scattered radiation
$\begin{aligned}
\therefore 0.22-\lambda_1 & =0.024(1-\cos 60) \\
0.22-\lambda_1 & =0.024\left(1-\frac{1}{2}\right) \\
0.22-\lambda_1 & =0.024 \times \frac{1}{2} \\
\lambda_1 & =0.22-0.012=0.208 Å
\end{aligned}$

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