Question

Characteristic X-rays are produced due to
(a) transfer of momentum in collision of
electrons with target atoms
(b) transition of electrons from higher to lower
electronic orbits of an atom
(c) heating of the target
(d) transfer of energy in collision of electrons
with atoms in the target

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)transfer of momentum in collision of electrons with target atoms

Answer 2

Option b is correct for this question.

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