An electron having de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ is incident on a target in an $X$-ray tube. The cut-off wavelength of the emitted $X$-ray is:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $\frac{hc}{mc}$
  • C
    $\frac{2m^2c^2\lambda^2}{h^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{2mc\lambda^2}{h}$

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