The binding energy of the innermost electron in tungsten is 40 keV. To produce characteristic X-rays using a tungsten target in X-ray tube the potential difference 'V' between the cathode and the anti-cathode will be
A
V<40KV
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B
V>40KV
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C
V=40KV
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D
V=√40KV
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Solution
The correct option is BV>40KV To knock out electron from innermost shell, the kinetic energy of hitting electron should be greater than the energy of binding of electron inner shell. E>40keV eV>40keV V>40kV