An $X$-ray tube is operating at $50 kV$ and $20 mA$. The target material of the tube has a mass of $1.0 kg$ and specific heat $495 J kg^{-1} {}^\circ C^{-1}$. One percent of the supplied electric power is converted into $X$-rays and the entire remaining energy goes into heating the target. Then:

  • A
    $A$ suitable target material must have a high melting temperature
  • B
    The minimum wavelength of the $X$-rays emitted is about $0.25 \times 10^{-10} m$
  • C
    The average rate of rise of temperature of the target would be $2 ^\circ C/s$
  • D
    All of the above

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