Compton Scattering: Find scatter angle of electron & Vf

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


As above

The Attempt at a Solution


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Rearranging the above equations to remove unknowns, finally substituting new equations into the compton effect equation.

Will post up next page as I fill it,

- is it acceptable to post up pictures of my working as I go?

2nd page isolating variables

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3rd page, here is where I get stuck, I need to rearrange to solve for theta but my formula is now a horrendous mess ...

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Well that was disappointing.

I've handed the assignment in anyway - will post up the answers if anyone is interested