Electrons Are Used to Produce X-Rays by Allowing a Beam

question 22

Multiple Choice

Electrons are used to produce x-rays by allowing a beam of electrons to strike a heavy metal surface. When the intensity of the electron beam is increased, this produces

• A) x-rays with longer wavelengths.
• B) x-rays with higher energy.
• C) more x-rays per unit time.
• D) faster x-rays.

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