Calculate the minimum-wavelength x-ray that can be produced when a target is struck by an electron that has been accelerated through a potential difference of 26.0 kV and 1.10 ✕ 102 kV. (a)    26.0 kV ?min =answer in  m (b)    1.10 ✕ 102 kV ?min =answer in  m

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Calculate the minimum-wavelength x-ray that can be produced when a target is struck by an electron that has been accelerated through a potential difference of 26.0 kV and 1.10 ✕ 102 kV.

(a)    26.0 kV
?min =answer in  m


(b)    1.10 ✕ 102 kV
?min =answer in  m


(c)    What happens to the minimum wavelength as the potential difference increases?
-remains the same
-increases    
-decreases
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