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Chapter 41, Problem 34P

(a)

To determine

The minimum potential difference through which the electrons needed to be accelerated to produce x-ray.

(b)

To determine

How the required potential to produce x-ray depends on the wavelength of the ray.

(c)

To determine

To explain whether the result in the previous sections predicts the correct minimum wavelength in Figure 41.22.

(d)

To determine

Whether the relation found in section (a) is equally applicable to other kinds of electromagnetic radiations.

(e)

To determine

The potential difference when the wavelength goes to zero.

(f)

To determine

The potential difference as the wavelength increases without limit.

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