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A potential difference of `20kV` is applied across an `X-ray tube. Find the minimum wavelength of X-ray generated.

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`0.62A^(@)`
`2000eV=(hc)/(lambda)=(1240)/(lambda(nm))`
`lambda=(1240)/(20000)=62xx10^(-3)nm=0.62Å`
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