MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #926

How does the photoelectric effect differ from the Compton effect in terms of photon interaction?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #926

  1. Question 1

    Q1. How does the photoelectric effect differ from the Compton effect in terms of photon interaction?

    • A) Photoelectric effect involves photon absorption, Compton scattering
    • B) Compton effect requires lower energy photons
    • C) Photoelectric effect conserves momentum only
    • D) Compton effect transfers all photon energy

    Answer: Photoelectric effect involves photon absorption, Compton scattering

    Explanation: Photoelectric effect absorbs photons (A). Compton effect involves inelastic scattering, not full absorption.