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When a high speed electron beam hits a metal target, which of the following must happen?

(i) Heat is produced (ii) Continuous X-rays are produced (iii) Characteristic X-rays are produced

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Characteristic X-ray may be produced or not depending on whether the electrons are incident with sufficient energy to create vacancy in lower energy levels or not. Heat and continuous X-rays are always produced.

Subject:PhysicsTopic:Modern PhysicsSubtopic:X-rays
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