Conversations in Compton Effect

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In the discussion on the Compton Effect, participants explore the conservation laws applicable to the phenomenon. Key points include the conservation of total relativistic momentum and total relativistic energy, while the relevance of net charge is debated. The initial attempts to identify correct options reveal confusion, as selections including options 1 and 4 were marked incorrect. Participants are encouraged to analyze each option's validity and provide reasoning for their choices. The conversation emphasizes the complexity of conservation principles in the context of the Compton Effect.
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Homework Statement



In the Compton Effect, which of the following is conserved? Select all that apply:
  1. Total relativistic momentum.
  2. Total energy of the photon.
  3. Rest mass energy of the electron.
  4. Total relativistic energy.
  5. Relativistic kinetic energy of the electron.
  6. Net charge.

Homework Equations


Conservation of energy-mass and momentum:
hv_{i}+m_{e}c^{2}=hv_{f}+\sqrt{(p_e)^{2}c^{2}+(m_{e})^2c^{4}}
pe_i+pf_i=pe_f+pf_f
Compton effect:
\Delta \lambda = \frac{h}{m_{e} c}(1-cos\theta )

The Attempt at a Solution



I think 1 and 4 are definitely correct.
6 seems irrelevant.
I am not sure about the other 3, they seem redundant but can be true.
I chose 1 and 4 and the answer was wrong. I chose 1, 2, 4 and 5 and it was also wrong.
 
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There are definitely correct answers to all 6 options. Why don't you tell us what you think of each and why?
 
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