Modern Physics 4 Question 32

33. To produce characteristic X-rays using a tungsten target in an X-ray generator, the accelerating voltage should be greater than …… V and the energy of the characteristic radiation is …… eV. (The binding energy of the innermost electron in tungsten is 40keV ).

(1983, 2M)

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Solution:

  1. Minimum voltage required is corresponding to n=1 to n=2.

Binding energy of the innermost electron is given as 40keV i.e. ionisation potential is 40kV. Therefore,

Vmin=40×1031121221121=30×103V

The energy of the characteristic radiation will be 30×103eV.



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