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The Ka X-ray emission line of tungsten occurs at I = 0.021 nm. The energy difference between K and L levels in this atoms is about:
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0.51 MeV
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1.2 MeV
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59 keV
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13.6 eV
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Solution

The correct option is C 59 keV

We know that, the energy difference is carried by the photon. So, the energy of the mentioned photon will give us the desired result.
E=hcλ=1240eV0.021=59,047eV
Which is approximately equal to 59KeV


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