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The shorted wavelength of X- rays emitte...

The shorted wavelength of X- rays emitted from an X- rays tube depends on

A

the current in the tube

B

the voltage applied to the tube

C

the nature of the gas in the tube

D

the atomic number of the target meterial

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A
Shortest wavelength or cut-off wavelength depends only open the voltage applied in the Coolidge tube.
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  • The X-ray beam coming from an X-ray tube

    A
    is monochromatic
    B
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    D
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