Dual Nature Of Light Question 526

Question: The wavelength of X-rays decreases, when [RPMT 2002]

Options:

A) Temperature of target is increased

B) Intensity of electron beam is increased

C) K.E. of electrons striking the target is increased

D) K.E. of electrons striking the target is decreased

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ {\lambda_{\min }}=\frac{hc}{eV\text{(energy)}}; $ when $ KE $ (or $ eV) $ increases, $ \lambda $ decreases.