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Molybdenum is used as a target element for production of `X` - rays because it is

A

A heavy element and can easily absorb high velocity electrons

B

A heavy element with a high melting point

C

An element having high thermal conductivity

D

Heavy and can easily deflect electrons

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B
In `X - ray` tube , target must be heavy element with high melting point.
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