Which of the following graphs represents the output of an X-ray?
Correct answer: A. Option A
- A. Option A
- B. Option B
- C. Option C
- D. Option D
Explanation
The given graph in option A represents the observed intensity of the X-rays emitted by an X-ray tube as a function of wavelength. The sharp peaks denote characteristic X-ray spectra. At other wavelengths, the intensity varies gradually, so that no definite line of separation can be drawn between any two of them. These X-rays are called continuous X-rays.
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