When a beam of accelerated electrons hits a target, a continuous X-ray spectrum is emitted from the target. Which of the following wavelength is absent in the X-ray spectrum, if the X-ray tube is operating at 40,000 volts?
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Hence wavelength less than 
is not possible.
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