?Atomic Spectra and X-raysAn X-ray tube accelerates an electron with an applied voltage

Chapter 8, Problem 76

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Atomic Spectra and X-rays

An X-ray tube accelerates an electron with an applied voltage of 50 kV toward a metal target. (a) What is the shortest-wavelength X-ray radiation generated at the target? (b) Calculate the photon energy in eV. (c) Explain the relationship of the photon energy to the applied voltage.

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