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Grade 12Modern Physics

Is it possible in a coolidge tube characteristic L-alpha X-rays are emitted but not K-alpha ??? I think the ans is yes !!! bcos it is easier to knock an electron outta the L-shell than a K-shell cos K-shell is closer to the nucleus than the L-shell.. wat do ya think??? Am I thinkin right??? Plzzz aieee is approaching and plsss help me yaar !!!! I will approve for sure

Profile image of Geoffrey Richards
15 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of SAGAR SINGH - IIT DELHI
ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer15 Years ago

Dear student,

Yes it is very much possible....