DP Physics (first assessment 2025)
Question EXE.2.HL.TZ0.17
Date | Example questions Example questions | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 7] | Reference code | EXE.2.HL.TZ0.17 |
Level | HL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Calculate, Determine, Outline, Show that | Question number | 17 | Adapted from | N/A |
17.
[Maximum mark: 7]
EXE.2.HL.TZ0.17
In a Compton scattering experiment, an X-ray photon interacts with a free, stationary electron. The electron recoils with an energy of 500 eV. The wavelength of the scattered photon is m.
(a)
Show that the energy of the scattered photon is about 16 keV.
[1]
Markscheme
«= 15.9 keV» ✓

(b)
Determine the wavelength of the incident photon.
[2]
Markscheme
Energy of incident photon =«» «eV» ✓
Wavelength of incident photon =«» «m» ✓

(c)
Outline why the results of the experiment are inconsistent with the wave model of electromagnetic radiation.
[2]
Markscheme
The wavelength of the X-rays changes ✓
According to the wave model, the wavelength of the incident and scattered X-rays should be the same ✓

(d)
Calculate the scattering angle of the photon.
[2]
Markscheme
✓
✓
