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The energy of a photon of characteristic X-rays from a Coolidge tube comes from

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The kinetic energy of the striking electron
b
The kinetic energy of the free electrons of the target
c
The kinetic energy of the ions of the target
d
An electronic transition of the target atom

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Correct option is D

The energy of X-ray photon obtained from a Coolidge tube by an electronic transition of target atom such as Kα line is obtained from transition from L orbit in K orbit.


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