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When X-rays or gamma rays interact with matter, there is a decrease in the energy of the X-rays or gamma rays. This is known as the ____________.
When X-rays or gamma rays interact with matter, there is a decrease in the energy of the X-rays or gamma rays. This is known as the ____________.
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The correct option is C Compton effect
Compton effect
When a light wave (Photon) is incident on an electron, there is a decrease in energy of a photon as a part of its initial energy is transferred to the electron which is scattered. This effect is called Compton effect.
Compton effect
When a light wave (Photon) is incident on an electron, there is a decrease in energy of a photon as a part of its initial energy is transferred to the electron which is scattered. This effect is called Compton effect.
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