If the cathode-anode potential difference in an $X$-ray tube is $10^5 V$,then the maximum energy of an $X$-ray photon can be:

  • A
    $10^5 J$
  • B
    $10^5 MeV$
  • C
    $10^{-1} MeV$
  • D
    $10^5 KeV$

Explore More

Similar Questions

In an $X$-ray tube, electrons emitted from a filament (cathode) carrying current $I$ hit a target (anode) at a distance $d$ from the cathode. The target is kept at a potential $V$ higher than the cathode, resulting in the emission of continuous and characteristic $X$-rays. If the filament current $I$ is decreased to $I/2$, the potential difference $V$ is increased to $2V$, and the separation distance $d$ is reduced to $d/2$, then:
$(A)$ The cut-off wavelength will reduce to half, and the wavelengths of the characteristic $X$-rays will remain the same.
$(B)$ The cut-off wavelength as well as the wavelengths of the characteristic $X$-rays will remain the same.
$(C)$ The cut-off wavelength will reduce to half, and the intensities of all the $X$-rays will decrease.
$(D)$ The cut-off wavelength will become two times larger, and the intensity of all the $X$-rays will decrease.

The wavelength of the most energetic $X$-ray emitted when a metal target is bombarded by $100 \text{ keV}$ electrons is approximately.......$ \mathring{A} $

If the potential difference between the anode and cathode of the $X$-ray tube is increased,then which of the following statements is correct regarding the given $X$-ray spectrum graph?

The $K_{\alpha}$ wavelength emitted by an atom of atomic number $Z = 11$ is $\lambda$. Find the atomic number for an atom that emits $K_{\alpha}$ radiation with wavelength $4\lambda$.

Let ${\lambda _\alpha }$,${\lambda _\beta }$ and ${\lambda '_\alpha }$ denote the wavelengths of the $X-$ rays of the ${K_\alpha }, {K_\beta }$ and ${L_\alpha }$ lines in the characteristic $X-$ rays for a metal.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo