A graph is obtained on plotting the square root of the frequencies of the characteristic X-rays of elements against their atomic numbers.

parabola

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straight line

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Solution

The correct option is C straight line
According to Moseley, when the square root of the frequencies of the characteristic X-rays of elements are plotted against their atomic numbers, a straight line graph is obtained.

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