Dual Nature Of Light Question 482

Question: Which of the following is accompanied by the characteristic X-ray emission [MP PET 1993]

Options:

A) $ \alpha - $ particle emission

B) Electron emission

C) Positron emission

D) K?electron capture

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Nucleus of heavy atom captures electron of k-orbit. This is a radioactive process, so vacancy of this electron is filled by an outer electron and x-rays are produces.