Dual Nature Of Light Question 521

Question: The minimum wavelength of X-rays produced in a coolidge tube operated at potential difference of 40 kV is [BCECE 2003; RPET 2002, 03]

Options:

A) 0.31 Å

B) 3.1 Å

C) 31 Å

D) 311 Å

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ {\lambda_{\min }}=\frac{12375}{40\times 10^{3}}=0.309,{\AA}\approx 0.31,{\AA} $