A Filament Electron Removes a K Shell Electron and an M

question 64

Multiple Choice

A filament electron removes a K shell electron and an M shell electron fills the vacancy. The K shell binding energy is 69.5 keV and the M shell binding energy is 2.8 keV. What is the energy of the K-characteristic photon produced?

• A) 2.8 keV.
• B) 57.4 keV.
• C) 66.7 keV.
• D) 69.5 keV.

---

Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology by which the likelihood of a specific behavior is increased through a reward or decreased through a punishment.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, it is any stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive response without the need for prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response by association.

Reinforcer

A stimulus delivered after a response that makes the response more likely in the future.