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The `K_(alpha) X`-ray emission line of tungsten occurs at `lambda = 0.021 nm`. The energy difference between K and L levels in this aotm is about : `0.51 MeV`

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0.51 MeV

B

1.2 MeV

C

59 ke V

D

13.6 eV

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