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

question 56

Multiple Choice

Electrons are used to produce X-rays by allowing a beam of electrons to strike a heavy metal surface.When the speeds of the electrons in the beam is increased,this results in:

• A) X-rays being produced having higher energies
• B) X-rays having longer wavelengths being produced
• C) Faster X-rays being produced
• D) More X-rays being produced per unit time

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