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

question 57

Multiple Choice

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

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

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