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Show that it is not possible for a photon to be completely absorbed by a free electron.

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asked Jan 14, 2019 in Class 12 by kratos

Show that it is not possible for a photon to be completely absorbed by a free electron.

photoelectric effect
class-12
wave particle quality

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answered Apr 12, 2020 by kratos

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If the i undergoes an elastic collision with a photon. Then applying energy conservation to this collision.

both of these results have no physical meaning hence it is not possible for a photon to be completely absorbed by a free electron.

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