Compton Scattering Energy Loss
A photon with an energy of 100 keV scatters off a free electron at an angle of 45°. Given that the Compton wavelength, , is , what is the approximate percentage decrease in the photon’s energy?
A
29.3%
B
5.3%
C
0.7%
D
15.9%
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