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What is the energy of the X-ray photon emitted when an electron jumps from the M-shell to the K-shell?
What is the energy of the X-ray photon emitted when an electron jumps from the M-shell to the K-shell?
- electron's kinetic energy
- hνmax (correct)
- Kα energy
- Lα energy
What type of radiation is produced when an electron is accelerated by a potential difference?
What type of radiation is produced when an electron is accelerated by a potential difference?
- Characteristic X-rays
- Ultraviolet radiation
- Bremsstrahlung radiation (correct)
- Gamma radiation
What is the minimum wavelength of the X-ray spectrum when the accelerating voltage is 30 kV?
What is the minimum wavelength of the X-ray spectrum when the accelerating voltage is 30 kV?
- λmin (correct)
- dependent on the electron's kinetic energy
- dependent on the target atom
- dependent on the X-ray tube's design
What is the name of the X-ray spectrum line produced when an electron jumps from the L-shell to the K-shell?
What is the name of the X-ray spectrum line produced when an electron jumps from the L-shell to the K-shell?
What is the shape of the intensity-wavelength graph of the X-ray spectrum?
What is the shape of the intensity-wavelength graph of the X-ray spectrum?
What is the relationship between the accelerating voltage and the wavelength of Kα X-rays?
What is the relationship between the accelerating voltage and the wavelength of Kα X-rays?
What happens to the tightly bound electrons in the innermost shells of the target material when hit by fast-moving electrons?
What happens to the tightly bound electrons in the innermost shells of the target material when hit by fast-moving electrons?
What is the name of the scientist who studied the characteristic X-ray spectra of heavy elements and formulated a relation between the frequency of the X-rays and the atomic number of the target?
What is the name of the scientist who studied the characteristic X-ray spectra of heavy elements and formulated a relation between the frequency of the X-rays and the atomic number of the target?
What is the term for the continuous spectrum of X-rays produced when fast-moving electrons are slowed down by the target material?
What is the term for the continuous spectrum of X-rays produced when fast-moving electrons are slowed down by the target material?
What is the term for the X-ray intensity curve, which rises gradually and then drops gradually?
What is the term for the X-ray intensity curve, which rises gradually and then drops gradually?
What is the primary factor that determines the penetration power of X-rays?
What is the primary factor that determines the penetration power of X-rays?
What type of radiation is produced when high-speed electrons are suddenly stopped upon hitting the target in an X-ray tube?
What type of radiation is produced when high-speed electrons are suddenly stopped upon hitting the target in an X-ray tube?
What is the relationship between the wavelength of X-rays and their penetration power?
What is the relationship between the wavelength of X-rays and their penetration power?
What is the primary factor that determines the intensity of X-rays produced in an X-ray tube?
What is the primary factor that determines the intensity of X-rays produced in an X-ray tube?
What is the characteristic of X-rays with a wavelength of 0.1 Ã… to 100 Ã…?
What is the characteristic of X-rays with a wavelength of 0.1 Ã… to 100 Ã…?
What determines the quality or penetration power of X-rays?
What determines the quality or penetration power of X-rays?
What type of radiation is produced in an X-ray tube?
What type of radiation is produced in an X-ray tube?
What is the relationship between the frequency of X-rays and the atomic number of the target?
What is the relationship between the frequency of X-rays and the atomic number of the target?
What happens to the high-speed electrons when they penetrate the target in an X-ray tube?
What happens to the high-speed electrons when they penetrate the target in an X-ray tube?
What determines the intensity of X-rays produced in an X-ray tube?
What determines the intensity of X-rays produced in an X-ray tube?
What is the shape of the intensity-wavelength graph of the characteristic X-ray spectrum?
What is the shape of the intensity-wavelength graph of the characteristic X-ray spectrum?
What is the relationship between the frequency of the X-rays and the atomic number of the target according to Moseley's Law?
What is the relationship between the frequency of the X-rays and the atomic number of the target according to Moseley's Law?
What is the application of X-rays in the study of crystal structure?
What is the application of X-rays in the study of crystal structure?
What is the use of X-rays in medical science?
What is the use of X-rays in medical science?
What is the minimum wavelength of the X-ray spectrum determined by?
What is the minimum wavelength of the X-ray spectrum determined by?
What is the primary reason for the limited use of X-rays in Radar?
What is the primary reason for the limited use of X-rays in Radar?
What is the relationship between the intensity of X-rays and the current through the filament?
What is the relationship between the intensity of X-rays and the current through the filament?
What is the primary factor that affects the energy of the X-ray photons emitted?
What is the primary factor that affects the energy of the X-ray photons emitted?
What is the effect of long exposure to X-rays on the human body?
What is the effect of long exposure to X-rays on the human body?
What is the primary reason why lead is used as a shielding material for X-rays?
What is the primary reason why lead is used as a shielding material for X-rays?
