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.