X-rays are usually produced by making high-velocity electrons collide with metallic targets. For electrons accelerated in a field of 75,000 volts, a. compute the wavelength (in nm) of the x-rays produced b. if this same kinetic energy is transferred to a proton, how fast would the proton be traveling (in m/s)?

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X-rays are usually produced by making high-velocity electrons collide with metallic targets. For electrons accelerated in a field of 75,000 volts,
a. compute the wavelength (in nm) of the x-rays produced
b. if this same kinetic energy is transferred to a proton, how fast would the proton be traveling (in m/s)? 

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