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Statement-1
If the accelerating potential in an X-ray tube is increased, the wavelength of the characterstic X-rays do not change.
because
Statement-2
When an electron beam strikes the target in an X-ray tube, part of the kinetic energy is converted into X-ray energy.

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  • STATEMENT - 1 If the accelerating potential in an X - rays tube is increased, the wavelength of the characteristic X- rays do not change . STATEMENT -2 When an electron beam strikes the target in an X- rays tube, part of the kinectic energy is converted into X - rays energy .

    A
    Statement - 1 is true , Statement -2 is true Statement -2 is a correct explanation for Statement - 1
    B
    Statement - 1 is true , Statement -2 is true Statement -2 is a NOT a correct explanation for Statement - 1
    C
    Statement - 1 is true , Statement -2 is false
    D
    Statement - 1 is false , Statement -2 is true

  • The operating potential in an x-ray tube is increased by 2%. The percentage change in the cut off wavelength is

    A
    1% increase
    B
    2% increase
    C
    2% decrease
    D
    1% decrease

  • The characteristic of the electrons striking the target in an X-ray tube that, determines the intensity of X-rays is

    A
    energy
    B
    momentum
    C
    number incident per second
    D
    mass

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