Which one following statements is true for Compton scattering of a photon by an

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Which one following statements is true for Compton scattering of a photon by an electron? A. All of the kinetic energy of the photon is transferred to the electron. B. The total momentum of the photon and electron system is conserved. C. The momentum of a photon scattered through a large angle by an electron does not change as a result of the scattering. D. A photon loses speed when it is scattered by an electron. E. The wavelength shift of a photon scattered by an electron is a maximum when the photon is scattered through an angle of 90 degree

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B. Total momentum of photon and electron system is conserved

D a photon loses speed when it is scattered by an electron

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