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Assertion By increasing the accelerationg voltage in coolidge tube wavelength of characteristic X-rays does not change.
Reason Cut-off wavelength is inversely proportional to the acceleration voltage

A

If both Assertion and Reason ar true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion

C

If Assertion is true by Reason is false.

D

If Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the assertion and the reason provided: ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion The assertion states that by increasing the accelerating voltage in a Coolidge tube, the wavelength of characteristic X-rays does not change. **Explanation**: Characteristic X-rays are produced when electrons collide with a target material and cause inner-shell electrons to be ejected. The energy difference between the shells results in the emission of X-rays with specific wavelengths. This process is independent of the accelerating voltage because the characteristic X-ray wavelengths are determined by the atomic structure of the target material, not the energy of the incoming electrons. ### Step 2: Understand the Reason The reason states that the cut-off wavelength is inversely proportional to the accelerating voltage. **Explanation**: The cut-off wavelength (λ_cut-off) is indeed related to the maximum energy of the electrons, which is determined by the accelerating voltage (V). The relationship is given by the equation: \[ \lambda_{cut-off} = \frac{hc}{eV} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant, \( c \) is the speed of light, and \( e \) is the charge of an electron. This shows that as the accelerating voltage increases, the cut-off wavelength decreases, confirming that they are inversely proportional. ### Step 3: Conclusion Now, we can conclude: - The assertion is true: Increasing the accelerating voltage does not change the wavelength of characteristic X-rays. - The reason is also true: The cut-off wavelength is inversely proportional to the accelerating voltage. - However, the reason does not explain the assertion because the characteristic X-ray wavelengths are not affected by the accelerating voltage. ### Final Answer Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion. ---
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