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Explain the production of X-rays by Coolidge tube with the help of a diagram. How are the intensity and the penetrating power of the X-rays controlled in this?

Important Questions on X-Rays

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What is meant by soft and hard X-rays?
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Draw a labelled diagram of a Coolidge tube and explain Why is the target made of a heavy element and what is the relation between the minimum wavelength of the continuous spectrum and the voltage applied across the X-ray tube? Give necessary formula.
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Draw a labelled diagram of a Coolidge tube and explain the origin of X-rays. What is the relation between the minimum wavelength of the continuous spectrum and the voltage applied across the X-ray tube? Give necessary formula.
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In Coolidge X-ray tube (Modern X-ray tube) how will you vary the intensity of emitted X-rays?
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In Coolidge X-ray tube (Modern X-ray tube) how will you vary the penetrating power of emitted X-rays?
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What are characteristic X-rays? How are they different from continuous X-rays? Give any one difference.
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What are characteristic X-rays? How are they different from continuous X-rays? Give any one difference.
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What do you mean by minimum wavelength limit of X-rays? If a Coolidge X-ray tube is operated at V volt then prove that the shortest wavelength of the X-rays emitted will be given by

λmin=1.2375×10-6Vm.