An X-Ray Spectrum of a Particular Metal, Which Is a Plot

question 39

Multiple Choice

An X-ray spectrum of a particular metal, which is a plot of X-ray intensity (arbitrary units) versus wavelength (nm) , is shown in the graph. The energy of the monoenergetic electrons producing this spectrum is

• A) 16.5 keV
• B) 24.8 keV
• C) 12.4 keV
• D) 6.20 keV
• E) 3.14 keV

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Definitions:

E Proposition

In logic, a type of categorical proposition that states no members of the subject category are part of the predicate category.

Distributed

In logic, refers to a term in a categorical proposition that is affirmed or denied of every member of the class it denotes.

Enthymeme

A rhetorical version of a syllogism missing one of the premises or the conclusion, but implied by the argument.

Validly Completed

Refers to a logical argument that is structured correctly and follows the principles of logic, thus leading to a true conclusion if the premises are true.