A 100 keV photon undergoes Compton scattering. What is the greatest amount of kinetic energy that can be given to the electron in this process?

A. 100 keV
B. 71.8 keV
C. 83.6 keV
D. 28.2 keV
E. 16.4 keV

D. 28.2 keV

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