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Penetrating power of X - rays depends on...

Penetrating power of `X` - rays depends on

A

current flowing in the filament

B

applied potential difference

C

nature of the target

D

all the above

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The correct Answer is:
B
The Potential difference across the filament and target determines the energy and hence the penetrating power of `X` - rays.
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