Dual Nature Of Light Question 507

Question: On increasing the number of electrons striking the anode of an X-ray tube, which one of the following parameters of the resulting X-rays would increase [SCRA 1998; DPMT 2000]

Options:

A) Penetration power

B) Frequency

C) Wavelength

D) Intensity

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Greater the number of electrons striking the anode, larger is the number of X-ray photons emitted.