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Question 202 Physics

Why are X-rays diffracted by a crystal but not by an ordinary diffraction grating?

Correct answer D. The wavelengths of X-rays are of the same order of magnitude as the separation between atoms in a crystal

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Question 203 Physics

The maximum frequency in the spectrum from an X-ray tube is directly proportional to what?

Correct answer C. The kinetic energy of the incident electron i.e. the potential difference through which they are accelerated

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Question 205 Physics

What produces the characteristic X-ray spectrum?

Correct answer B. The bombardment of target by electrons

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Question 206 Physics

How can the minimum wavelength of X-rays be reduced further?

Correct answer A. Increasing the potential difference between the cathode and the target

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Question 219 Physics

When atoms are excited by heat, collisions or electrical discharge, what do they do?

Correct answer B. Radiate electromagnetic energy of discrete characteristic wavelength

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