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Target material used in an X-ray tube must have the following properties

Correct answer: A. high atomic numbers and high melting point

  • A. high atomic numbers and high melting point
  • B. high atomic numbers and low melting point
  • C. low atomic number and low melting point
  • D. high atomic number only

Explanation

A is the right optionThe target material in an X-ray tube should have high atomic numbers to enhance X-ray production through interactions with fast electrons. Additionally, it should have a high melting point to withstand the high temperatures generated during the X-ray production process.

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