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The potential difference across an X ray tube is 12.4 kV and the current through the filament is 2 mA. Calculate :
(i) The number of electrons striking per second on the anode.
(ii) The speed with which the electron strikes the target.
(iii) The shortest wavelength of X-ray emitted.

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Let's solve the problem step by step. ### Given Data: - Potential difference (V) = 12.4 kV = 12.4 × 10³ V - Current (I) = 2 mA = 2 × 10⁻³ A - Charge of an electron (e) = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C - Mass of an electron (m) = 9.31 × 10⁻³¹ kg - Speed of light (c) = 3 × 10⁸ m/s ...
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