Dual Nature Of Light Question 487

Question: In an X-rays tube, the intensity of the emitted X-rays beam is increased by [MNR 1992; RPMT 1996; UPSEAT 2000]

Options:

A) Increasing the filament current

B) Decreasing the filament current

C) Increasing the target potential

D) Decreasing the target potential

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

By changing the filament current with the help of rheostat, thermionic emission intensity of X-rays can be changed.