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An X-ray tube is operated at a tube pote...

An X-ray tube is operated at a tube potential of 40,000 V. Calculate :
(i) Kinetic energy of an electron emitted by the filament when it reaches the target/anode.
Wavelengths of all the X-rays emitted by the X-ray tube.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will first calculate the kinetic energy of the electron and then find the wavelength of the X-rays emitted by the X-ray tube. ### Step 1: Calculate the Kinetic Energy of the Electron The kinetic energy (KE) of an electron when it is accelerated through a potential difference (V) can be calculated using the formula: \[ KE = eV ...
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