Modern Physics Ques 151

  1. Which one of the following statements is wrong in the context of X-rays generated from an X-ray tube ?

(2008, 3M)

(a) Wavelength of characteristic X-rays decreases when the atomic number of the target increases

(b) Cut-off wavelength of the continuous X-rays depends on the atomic number of the target

(c) Intensity of the characteristic X-rays depends on the electrical power given to the X-ray tube

(d) Cut-off wavelength of the continuous X-rays depends on the energy of the electrons in the X-ray tube

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 151.(b)

Solution:

  1. Cut-off wavelength depends on the applied voltage not on the atomic number of the target. Characteristic wavelengths depend on the atomic number of target.


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