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(a) An X-ray tube produces a continuous spectrum of radiation with its shorts wavelength end ate`0.45 Å`. What is the maximum energy of the photon in the radiation? (b) From your answer to (a) , guess what order of accelerating voltage (for electrons) is required in such a tube?

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To solve the question step by step, we will break it down into two parts as given in the question. ### Part (a): Maximum Energy of the Photon 1. **Understanding the relationship between energy and wavelength**: The energy \( E \) of a photon is related to its wavelength \( \lambda \) by the formula: \[ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} ...
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