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The characteristic X-ray radiation is emitted when

A

The electrons are accelerated to a fixed energy

B

The source of electrons emits a monoenergetic beam

C

The bombarding electrons knock out electrons from the inner shell of the target atoms and one of the outer electrons falls into this vacancy

D

The valence electrons in the target atoms are removed as a result of the collision

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C
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