The frequencies of $K_{\alpha}$,$K_{\beta}$,and $L_{\alpha}$ $X$-rays of a material are $\nu_1$,$\nu_2$,and $\nu_3$ respectively. Which of the following relations holds good?

  • A
    $\nu_2 = \sqrt{\nu_1 \nu_3}$
  • B
    $\nu_2 = \nu_1 + \nu_3$
  • C
    $\nu_2 = \frac{\nu_1 + \nu_3}{2}$
  • D
    $\nu_3 = \sqrt{\nu_1 \nu_2}$

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