Molybdenum is used as a target element for production of X-rays because it is

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A heavy element and can easily absorb high velocity electrons

A heavy element with a high melting point

An element having high thermal conductivity

Heavy and can easily deflect electrons

answer is B.

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In X-ray tube, target must be heavy element with high melting point.

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