The maximum shift in wavelength in Compton scattering is what multiple of the Compton wavelength (h/m_ec)? A) 0.5 B) 1 C) 2 D) 4 E) unlimited

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The maximum shift in wavelength in Compton scattering is equal to $2\frac{h}{m_e c}$, which is two times the Compton wavelength. Therefore, the correct answer is choice C.

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