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Which one of the following statement is `WRONG` in the context of X- rays generated from X- rays tube ?

A

Wavelength of characteristic X - rays decreases when the atomic number of the target increases

B

Cut - off wavelength of the continuous X - rays depends on the atomic number of the target

C

Intensity on the electrical power given to the X - ray tube

D

Cut - off wavelength of the continuous X - rays depends on the energy of the electrons in X - ray tube

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To solve the question regarding which statement is wrong in the context of X-rays generated from an X-ray tube, we will analyze each statement provided in the options. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Basics of X-ray Generation**: - X-rays are produced in an X-ray tube when high-energy electrons collide with a metal target. The energy of the electrons is converted into X-ray photons. 2. **Analyzing the Wavelength of Characteristic X-rays**: - The relationship between energy (E), wavelength (λ), Planck's constant (h), and the speed of light (c) is given by the equation: \[ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} \] - Rearranging this gives: \[ \lambda = \frac{hc}{E} \] - If we consider the energy of the electrons (E) to be related to the potential difference (V) applied in the X-ray tube, we can express it as: \[ E = eV \] - Substituting this into the wavelength equation gives: \[ \lambda = \frac{hc}{eV} \] - This shows that as the potential difference (V) increases, the wavelength (λ) decreases. 3. **Evaluating the Statements**: - **Statement A**: "Wavelength of the characteristic X-ray decreases when atomic number of the target decreases." - This statement is **correct**. Higher atomic number materials produce shorter wavelength X-rays. - **Statement B**: "Cutoff wavelength of the continuous X-rays depend upon the atomic number." - This statement is **wrong**. The cutoff wavelength depends primarily on the energy of the electrons, which is determined by the voltage, not directly on the atomic number. - **Statement C**: "Intensity of the given power to the X-ray tube." - This statement is incomplete but generally refers to the power input and its effect on intensity, which is a valid consideration. - **Statement D**: "The cutoff wavelength of the continuous X-rays depend upon the energy of the electron." - This statement is **correct**. The cutoff wavelength is indeed related to the energy of the electrons. 4. **Conclusion**: - The statement that is wrong in the context of X-rays generated from an X-ray tube is **Statement B**. ### Final Answer: - The wrong statement is **B**: "Cutoff wavelength of the continuous X-rays depend upon the atomic number."
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