Question

what is the source of production of x - rays

Answer 1

Answer:

The source of production of X-rays is the accelerating electrons hitting a tungsten target through a voltage drop, in an X-ray tube.

Explanation:

• X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation. It originates from an electron cloud of an atom.
• They are commonly produced in X-ray tubes by accelerating electrons through a potential difference or a voltage drop and directing them onto a target material (Tungsten).
• They are produced by electrons that are external to the nucleus.
• The photons in X-rays are highly energetic and they can even break molecules, hence resulting in the damage of living cells.
• X-rays are used in baggage screening as well as diagnostic screening.