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NEET-XII-Physics

44: X-rays

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    50% of the X-rays coming from a Coolidge tube are able to pass through a 0.1 mm thick aluminium foil. If the potential difference between the target and the filament is increased, the fraction of the X-rays passing through the same foil will be
    (a) 0%
    (b) < 50%
    (c) 50 %
    (d) > 50%
    digAnsr:   d
    Ans : (d) > 50%
    The penetrating power of X-rays varies directly with the accelerating potential of the electrons (V) or the energy of the X-rays. So, if the potential difference between the target and the filament is increased, the fraction of the X-rays passing through the foil will also increase.
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