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The characteristic X-rays spectrum is em...

The characteristic X-rays spectrum is emitted due to transition of

A

valence electrons of the atom

B

inner electron of the atom

C

nucleus of the atom

D

both, the inner electrons and the nucleus of the atom

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The characteristic x-rays are obtained due to the transition of electron from inner orbits.
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