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Electrons with energy 80 keV are incident on the tungsten target of an X-ray tube. K–shell electrons of tungsten have 72.5 keV energy. X-rays emitted by the tube contain only :

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a

A continuous X-ray spectrum (Bremsstrahlung) with a minimum wavelength of 0.155A0

b

A continuous X-ray spectrum (Bremsstrahlung) with all wavelengths

c

The characteristic X-ray spectrum of tungsten

d

A continuous X-ray spectrum (Bremsstrahlung) with a minimum wavelength of 0.155A0 and the characteristic X-ray spectrum of tungsten.

answer is D.

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Since V > threshold energy of K shell there will be both continuous and characteristic x – rays 

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Electrons with energy 80 keV are incident on the tungsten target of an X-ray tube. K–shell electrons of tungsten have 72.5 keV energy. X-rays emitted by the tube contain only :