Question

Characteristic X-rays may be used to identify the element from which they are being emitted. Can continuous X-rays be used for this purpose?

Answer 1

Continuous X-rays can be used to identify the element from which they are being emitted.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Due to the electrons’ transitions, the characteristic x-rays are emitted among various shells.

• In these transactions, the x-rays wavelength emitted have a particular element’s definite value.

• Due to the conversion of the kinetic energy of an electron into photon, the continuous x-rays are emitted.

• This differs from one collision to another collision and this is not dependent on the material. So, there will be no element information available from where they are emitted.