The maximum change in wavelength during Compton scattering occurs when   a the photon scatters at an angle of 90°. b the electron scatters at an angle of 90°. c the photon scatters at an angle of 180°. d the electron scatters at an angle of 180°.

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The maximum change in wavelength during Compton scattering occurs when
 
a
the photon scatters at an angle of 90°.
b
the electron scatters at an angle of 90°.
c
the photon scatters at an angle of 180°.
d
the electron scatters at an angle of 180°.
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