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Statement-1
If the accelerating potential in an X-ray tube is increased, the wavelength of the characterstic X-rays do not change.
because
Statement-2
When an electron beam strikes the target in an X-ray tube, part of the kinetic energy is converted into X-ray energy.

A

If both Statement I and Statement II are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

B

If both Statement I and Statement II are true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

C

If Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.

D

If Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

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b.
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