Question

The x-ray target was put at an angle to the incident electrons so that produced x-rays can be collected in particular direction. How about instead we put a magnetic field around the target that will bend the x-ray in our preferred direction?

• A. Having magnetic field for this purpose would be a costlier solution
• B. Magnetic field would not affect the x-rays as it is not a charged particle
• C. A magnetic field would direct x-rays towards desired location more accurately than the inclined anode
• D. A magnetic field would disturb the path of incoming electrons towards the target.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

A magnetic field would disturb the path of incoming electrons towards the target.

Magnetic field can only influence a magnet and hence moving charges (Because they are magnets too). x-ray on the other hand is not a charged particle but a packet of electro-magnetic energy. Hence bending x-rays using a magnetic field is out of the equation, moreover even if tried so, a presence of magnetic field could affect the path of electrons present in the tube. Won't it ?