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X-rays are produced by cathode rays whic...

X-rays are produced by cathode rays which are a beam of electrons. Explain what happens to the electrons on hitting the target.

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What are X-rays ?
Recall the law of conservation of energy.
Will there be any increase in temperature of the target when a electron hits it ?
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