The x-ray spectrum is for 35.0 keV electrons striking a molybdenum (Z= 42) target. If you substitute a silver (Z = 47) target for the molybdenum target, will (a) lmin, (b) the wavelength for the Ka line, and (c) the wavelength for the Kb line increase, decrease, or remain unchanged?

The x-ray spectrum is for 35.0 keV electrons striking a molybdenum (Z= 42) target. If you substitute a silver (Z = 47) target for the molybdenum target, will (a) lmin, (b) the wavelength for the Ka line, and (c) the wavelength for the Kb line increase, decrease, or remain unchanged?

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Chapter28: Atomic Physics

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The x-ray spectrum is for 35.0 keV electrons
striking a molybdenum (Z= 42) target. If you substitute a silver
(Z = 47) target for the molybdenum target, will (a) lmin, (b) the
wavelength for the Ka line, and (c) the wavelength for the Kb line
increase, decrease, or remain unchanged?

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