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Physics Question on Semiconductor electronics: materials, devices and simple circuits

A metal target with atomic number 𝑍 = 46 is bombarded with a high energy electron beam. The emission of X-rays from the target is analyzed. The ratio π‘Ÿ of the wavelengths of the 𝐾𝛼-line and the cut-off is found to be π‘Ÿ = 2. If the same electron beam bombards another metal target with 𝑍 = 41, the value of π‘Ÿ will be

A

2.53

B

1.27

C

2.24

D

1.58

Answer

2.53

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A):2.53