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The shortest wavelength produced in an X-ray tube operating at `0.5` million volt is

A

dependent on the target element

B

about `2.5 xx 10^(-12) m`

C

double of the shortest wavelength produced at `1` milllion volt

D

dependent only on the target material

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The correct Answer is:
C
`lambda_(min) = (hc)/(eV_(max))`
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