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NEET-XII-Physics

44: X-rays

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    Consider a photon of a continuous X-ray coming from a Coolidge tube. Its energy comes from
    (a) the kinetic energy of the striking electron
    (b) the kinetic energy of the free electrons of the target
    (c) the kinetic energy of the ions of the target
    (d) an atomic transition in the target
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    Ans : (a) the kinetic energy of the striking electron
    In an X-ray tube, electrons are emitted by the filament when it is heated. An electric field generated by a DC battery between the filament and the target makes the electrons hit the target atoms with a very high speed. As a result, the electrons lose their kinetic energy to eject photons, which leads to a continuous emission of X-rays.
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