Photon Momentum in Compton Scattering
In a Compton scattering event, a photon with an initial wavelength of 0.005 nm collides with a stationary electron. The scattered photon has a final wavelength of 0.007 nm. What is the magnitude of the change in the photon’s momentum?
A
9.5 × 10^-23 kg·m/s
B
1.9 × 10^-23 kg·m/s
C
3.8 × 10^-23 kg·m/s
D
-5.7 × 10^-23 kg·m/s
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