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What are characteristic X-rays? How are they different from continuous X-rays? Give any one difference.

Important Questions on X-Rays

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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.

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Draw labelled diagram of Coolidge tube and explain why tungsten or a suitable heavy metal is used as anticathode.
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Explain the continuous and characteristic X-rays and also explain the dependence of intensity on X-rays.
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If the potential difference applied to a Coolidge tube is 28.8 kV, find out the maximum kinetic energy and velocity of the electrons hitting the target.
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18 kV accelerating voltage is applied across an X-ray tube. Calculate the velocity of the fastest electrons striking the target.
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18 kV accelerating voltage is applied across an X-ray tube. Calculate the minimum wavelength in the continuous spectrum of X-rays produced.
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An X-ray tube is operating at an anode voltage of 20 kV. Calculate the minimum wavelength of X-rays produced. Express your answer in picometre.h=6.63×10-34 Js
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Calculate the minimum wavelength of X-rays emitted by an X-ray tube operating at a potential of 40 kV