Download the app

Questions  

If a voltage applied to an X-ray tube is increased to 1.5 times the minimum wavelength (λmin) of at X-ray continuous spectrum shifts by Δλ = 26 pm. The initial voltage applied to the tube is

Remember concepts with our Masterclasses.

80k Users
60 mins Expert Faculty Ask Questions
a
≈ 10 kV
b
≈ 16 kV
c
≈ 50 kV
d
≈ 75 kV

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check Your Performance Today with our Free Mock Tests used by Toppers!

detailed solution

Correct option is B

λmin=hceV⇒λ1hceV1 and  λ2=hceV2∴Δλ=λ2−λ1=hce1V2−1V1.Given  V2=1.5V1on  solving  we  get  V1=16000  volt  =16kV.


Similar Questions

The energy of a photon of characteristic x-ray from a Coolidge tube comes from


whats app icon
phone icon