The X-Ray Photons That Are Produced as a Result of a Characteristic

question 33

Multiple Choice

The x-ray photons that are produced as a result of a characteristic cascade during a Compton interaction

• A) are characteristic x-ray photons
• B) are brems x-ray photons
• C) are Compton x-ray photons
• D) are "braking" x-ray photons

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