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Question: Molybdenum is used as a target element for production of X-rays because it is....

Molybdenum is used as a target element for production of X-rays because it is.

A

A heavy element and can easily absorb high velocity electrons

B

A heavy element with a high melting point

C

An element having high thermal conductivity

D

Heavy and can easily deflect electrons

Answer

A heavy element with a high melting point

Explanation

Solution

In X-ray tube, target must be heavy element with high melting point.