Molybdenum is used as a target element for the production of $X-$rays because it is

  • A
    $A$ heavy element and can easily absorb high velocity electrons
  • B
    $A$ heavy element with a high melting point
  • C
    An element having high thermal conductivity
  • D
    Heavy and can easily deflect electrons

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Write the sources and uses of $X$-rays and gamma rays.

Consider the following two statements $A$ and $B$ and identify the correct choice in the given answer.
$A:$ The characteristic $X-$ray spectrum depends on the nature of the material of the target.
$B:$ The short wavelength limit of the continuous $X-$ray spectrum varies inversely with the potential difference applied to the $X-$ray tube.

The $K, L$ and $M$ energy levels of platinum lie roughly at $78, 12$ and $3 \ keV$ respectively. The ratio of the wavelength of the $K_{\alpha}$ line to that of the $K_{\beta}$ line in the $X$-ray spectrum is:

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If a voltage applied to an $X$-ray tube is increased to $1.5$ times, the minimum wavelength $(\lambda_{\min})$ of an $X$-ray continuous spectrum shifts by $\Delta \lambda = 26 \, pm$. The initial voltage applied to the tube is:

The $K_{\alpha}$ $X$-ray emission line of tungsten occurs at $\lambda = 0.021 \ nm$. The energy difference between $K$ and $L$ levels in this atom is about:

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