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X-ray diffraction can also change the direction of a beam of x-rays. Which state

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Question

X-ray diffraction can also change the direction of a beam of x-rays. Which statement offers the best comparison between Compton scattering and x-ray diffraction?

a)X-ray diffraction changes the wavelength of x-rays; Compton scattering does not
b)Compton scattering changes the speed of x-rays; x-ray diffraction does not
c)X-ray diffraction relies on the particle nature of the x-rays; Compton scattering relies on the wave nature
d)X-ray diffraction relies on the wave nature of the x-rays; Compton scattering relies on the particle nature

Explanation / Answer

option (d.)