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If the operating potential in an X-ray tube is increased by 1%, by what percentage does the cutoff wavelength decrease?

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To solve the problem of how the cutoff wavelength changes when the operating potential in an X-ray tube is increased by 1%, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Relationship**: The cutoff wavelength (\( \lambda_{\text{min}} \)) is given by the formula: \[ \lambda_{\text{min}} = \frac{hc}{eV} \] ...
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HC VERMA ENGLISH-X-Rays-Exercise
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  2. The X-ray coming from a Coolidge tube has a cutoff wavelength of 80 pm...

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  6. The electron beam in a colour TV is accelerated through 32 kV and then...

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  7. When 40 kV is applied across an X-ray tube, X-ray is obtained with a m...

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  8. An X-ray tube operates at 40 kV. Suppose the electron converts 70% of ...

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  9. The wavelength of K(alpha) X-ray for an element is 21.3 pm. It takes 1...

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  10. The Kbeta X-ray of argon has a wavelength of 0.36 nm. The minimum ener...

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  11. The kalpha X-rays of aluminium (Z = 13 ) and zinc ( Z = 30) have wavel...

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  12. A certain element emits Kalpha X-ray of energy 3.69 keV. Use the data ...

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  13. The kbeta X-rays from certain elements are given below. Draw a Moseley...

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  14. Use Moseley's law with b=1 to find the frequency of the K(alpha) X-ray...

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  15. The Kalpha and Kbeta X-rays of molybdenum have wavelengths 0*71 A and ...

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  16. The wavelength of Kalpha and Lalpha X-rays of a material are 21.3 pm a...

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  17. The energy of a silver atom with a vacancy in K shell is 25.31 keV, in...

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  18. Find the maximum potential difference which may be applied across an X...

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  19. The electric current in an X-ray tube (from the target to the filament...

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  20. Heat at the rate of 200 W is produced in an X-ray tube operating at 20...

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