When a β-particle is slowed down by the electric field of a charged particles in a solid material, the energy is radiated as:
Correct answer: C. X-rays
- A. α-particles
- B. β-particles
- C. X-rays
- D. both A and B
Explanation
α and β-particles both radiate energy as X-rays photons when they are slowed by the electric field of the charged particles in the solid material.
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