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An X-ray tube with a copper target is found to be emiting lines other than those due to copper. The `K_(alpha)` line of coper is known to have a wavelength `1.5405 Å` and the other two `K_(alpha)` lines observed have wavelengths `0.7090 Å and 1.6578 Å` Identify the impurities.

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  • Which element has a K_(alpha) line of wavlength 1.785Å ?

    A
    Copper
    B
    cobalt
    C
    Sodium
    D
    Aluminium

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    A
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    B
    1.53Å
    C
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    D
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    A
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    B
    1.52 Å
    C
    1.04 Å
    D
    1.71 Å