How Much Energy Is Released When a K-Characteristic X-Ray Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

How much energy is released when a K-characteristic x-ray is emitted from a given element?

• A) The difference in binding energy between a K-shell electron and an L-shell electron.
• B) Energy equal to the kVp.
• C) The sum of the energies of the K-shell electron and the L-shell electron.
• D) Energy equal to the potential energy of the K-shell electron.
• E) No energy.

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