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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Atomic Structure MCQ (Single Correct)

X-rays obtained by Coolidge tube:

A
are mono-chromatic
B
have all wavelengths are below a maximum wavelength.
C
have all wavelengths are above a minimum wavelength.
D
have all wavelengths are between a maximum and a minimum wavelength.

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The correct answer is:
C

In a Coolidge tube, X -rays produced form a continuous spectrum. There is a minimum wavelength below which no X-rays are emitted.

This is given by:

So, emitted X-rays have wavelengths greater than or equal to this minimum wavelength.

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