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Find the cut off wavelength for the continuous X - rays coming
from an X-ray tube operating at 40 kV.

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We know that
`lambda_(min) - (hc)/(e V) = (12400)/(V) = (12400)/(40 xx 10^(3)) = 0.31 Å`.
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