In the Compton effect, if a photon is scattered at a particular angle, the resulting shift in wavelength for the scattered photon
A)is the same for all incident energy photons.
B)is greater for a higher energy incident photon.
C)depends on the wavelength of the incident photon.
D)is never the same for incident energy photons.
E)is less for a higher energy incident photon.

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The shift in wavelength in the Compton effect depends only on the scattering angle and is independent of the incident photon's energy or wavelength.

In the Compton Effect, If a Photon Is Scattered at a Particular