The Compton shift equation for the wavelength shift is derived from the law(s) of

A. conservation of momentum.
B. conservation of energy.
C. conservation of charge.
D. conservation of momentum and charge.
E. conservation of energy and momentum.


E. conservation of energy and momentum.

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