NEETPhysicsDual Nature of Matter
Consider the following statements A and B and identify the correct choice in the given answers. A. Tightly bound electrons of target material scatter X -ray photon, resulting in the Compton effect. B. Photoelectric effect takes place with free electrons.
Options
- ABoth A and B are true
- BA is true but B is false
- CA is false but B is true
- DBoth A and B are false
Correct answer
D. Both A and B are false
Step-by-step solution
Statement A: "Tightly bound electrons of target material scatter X-ray photon, resulting in the Compton effect." This is false. The Compton effect involves the scattering of X-ray photons by free or loosely bound electrons. Tightly bound electrons are more likely to participate in the photoelectric effect, not Compton scattering. Statement B: "Photoelectric effect takes place with free electrons." This is false. The photoelectric effect primarily occurs with bound electrons (especially tightly bound ones), as the e