The wavelength of a certain line in the x-ray spectrum for tungsten (Z = 74) is 200∘A. What would be the wavelength of the same line for platinum (Z = 78)? The screening constant a is unity.
A
179.76∘A
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B
189.76∘A
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C
289.76∘A
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D
379.76∘A
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Solution
The correct option is A179.76∘A Using Moseley’s law, we get λ2λ1=(Z1−a)2(Z2−a)2 λ2=200×(74−1)2(78−1)2=179.76A∘