A photon whose wavelength is = 5.0 * 10 ^- ¹¹ m is scattered straight backward.What is the wavelength of the scattered wave? A)5.0 *10 ^- ¹¹ m B)4.5 *10 ^- ¹¹ m C)5.5 *10 ^- ¹¹ m D)6.0 *10 ^- ¹¹ m E)6.5 *10 ^- ¹¹ m

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When a photon is scattered straight backward, its wavelength increases due to the Compton effect. The increase in wavelength is given by the Compton wavelength shift formula, which results in a longer wavelength than the original.

A Photon Whose Wavelength Is = 5