The Compton shift equation for the wavelength shift is derived from the law(s)of
A) conservation of momentum.
B) conservation of energy.
C) conservation of charge.
D) conservation of momentum and charge.
E) conservation of energy and momentum.

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The Compton shift equation is derived using both the conservation of energy and the conservation of momentum principles.

The Compton Shift Equation for the Wavelength Shift Is Derived