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Emission and Absorption Spectra

In a Coolidge...

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In a Coolidge tube the intensity of X-rays produced depends on

A

Filament current heating the cathode only

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Accelerating voltage between the cathode and target only

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C

Both (a) and (b)

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Neither (a) nor (b)

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Solution

The correct option is C
Both (a) and (b)

Intensity = (1)so: of photons incident per second X(2) synergy each photon 1 depends on filament current and 2on the alienating potential difference.

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