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Why is the target of Coolidge tube heated up at the time of emission of X-rays?

Important Questions on X-Rays

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 12 - X-Rays>QUESTIONS>Q 3
Why high vacuum is kept in Coolidge tube?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 12 - X-Rays>QUESTIONS>Q 4
"X-rays are obtained by electrons and electrons can be produced by X-rays". Discuss this statement in brief.
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 12 - X-Rays>QUESTIONS>Q 5
An increase in the filament current in an X-ray tube increases the intensity of X-rays produced. Why?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 12 - X-Rays>QUESTIONS>Q 6
How is the penetrating power of X-rays from a Coolidge tube can be increased or decreased?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 12 - X-Rays>QUESTIONS>Q 7
State the effect of the following changes on the X-rays emitted by Coolidge X-ray tube: (i) High voltage between cathode and anode is increased.
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 12 - X-Rays>QUESTIONS>Q 7
State the effect of the following changes on the X-rays emitted by Coolidge X-ray tube: (ii) Filament temperature is increased.
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 12 - X-Rays>QUESTIONS>Q 8
Show graphically the continuous spectrum of X-rays, labelling the axes and marking λmin.
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 12 - X-Rays>QUESTIONS>Q 9

Figure shows a simple X-ray tube. P1 and P2 are power supplies which generate 6V and 40000 V respectively. Show how you connect these power supplies to the X-ray tube so that it starts producing X-rays.

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