Choose the incorrect option for the target material used in the production of X-rays.

High melting point

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High thermal conductivity

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Lower melting point

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Higher specific heat capacity

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Solution

The correct option is C Lower melting point
To have a production of X-rays using the target metal, it should have higher melting point otherwise, it will melt when high energy electrons are incident on it due to the heat generated of high energy colliding electrons.

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