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The fig. represents the observed intensity of X-rays emitted by an X-ray tube as a function of wavelength. The sharp peaks A and B denote:

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band spectrum
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continuous spectrum
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characteristic spectrum
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white radiation
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Solution

The correct option is C characteristic spectrum
In X-ray spectra, depending on the voltage and element, we may find several peaks on the continuous spectrum. These are at different wavelengths for different elements . They form characteristic X - ray spectrum. Sharp peaks A & B denote characteristics X-rays.

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