In Compton scattering from stationary electrons the frequency of the emitted light is independent of:
A)the frequency of the incident light
B)the recoil speed of the electron
C)the scattering angle
D)the electron recoil energy
E)none of the above

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In Compton scattering, the frequency of the emitted light depends on the frequency of the incident light, the scattering angle, and indirectly on the recoil speed and energy of the electron, as these factors are related to the change in wavelength (and thus frequency) of the scattered photon. Therefore, none of the given options are correct; the frequency of the emitted light is not independent of any of the listed factors.

In Compton Scattering from Stationary Electrons the Frequency of the Emitted