MCQ
Penetrating power of $X-$ rays depends on
  • A
    Current flowing in the filament
  • Applied potential difference
  • C
    Nature of the target
  • D
    All the above

Answer

Correct option: B.
Applied potential difference
b
(b)The potential difference across the filament and target determines the energy and thence the penetrating power of $X-$ rays.

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