Characteristic X-rays depend upon the

Material of the target

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Potential difference applied between anode and cathode

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Solution

The correct option is B Material of the target
Characteristic wavelength
$λ = \frac{h c}{E_{K} - E_{L}}$
E is energy of particular shell. $Δ E$ depends upon material. so X-rays also depend upon material of target.

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