Dual Nature Of Light Question 508

Question: What kV potential is to be applied on X-ray tube so that minimum wavelength of emitted X-rays may be 1Å ( $ h=6.625\times {{10}^{-34}} $ J-sec) [UPSEAT 1999]

Options:

A) $ 12.42,kV $

B) $ 12.84kV $

C) $ 11.98kV $

D) $ 10.78kV $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ {\lambda_{\min }}=\frac{12375}{V}{\AA},\Rightarrow V=\frac{12375}{1}=12375,V $ $ =12.375,kV\approx 12.42,kV $