(596) Problem 12: Consider an X-ray tube with an applied voltage of 46 kV. Rando
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(596) Problem 12: Consider an X-ray tube with an applied voltage of 46 kV. Randomized Variables 46 kV 50% Part (a) what is the photon energy, in keV, of the shortest-wavelength X-ray radiation that can be generated? Grade Summary Deductions Potential 0% 100% sin() cos() cotan) asin0 acos(0 atan0 acotanO sinh0 coshtanho cotanhO tan() Submissions Attempts remaining: S (0% per attempt) detailed view 0% Degrees Radians vO 0% Submit Hint I give up! Hints: 2% deduction per hint. Hints remaining: 3 Feedback: 20% deduction per feedback. 50% Part (b) What is the wavelength, in meters, of that radiation?Explanation / Answer
(A) E = q deltaV
E = 46 keV
(B) wavelength = h c / E
= (6.626 x 10^-34)(3 x 10^8) / (46 x 10^3 x 1.6 x 10^-19)
= 2.7 x 10^-11 m
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