Image. Continuous X-ray spectra for three accelerating voltages V₁, V₂, V₃ are shown, with filament temperatures T₁, T₂, T₃. Select the correct relations.
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Image. Continuous X-ray spectra for three accelerating voltages V₁,V₂,V₃ are shown, with filament temperatures T₁,T₂,T₃. Select the correct relations.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: For continuous X-rays use the Duane-Hunt relation λₘᵢₙ = hc/(eV). Step 2: For characteristic lines use the difference of shell binding energies or Moseley's law √ν ∝ (Z − b). Using the stated data gives C: V₁ = V₂ = V₃; D: T₁ < T₂ < T₃.