Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Production and use of X-rays

Production and use of X-rays — practice question

Fast electrons strike a metal target. The spectrum of the emitted X-ray radiation is shown in Fig. 11.1.
(a(i))[2]

Explain why the wavelengths are continuously distributed.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain why there is a sharp cut-off at short wavelength.

(b(i))[2]

State what the hardness of an X-ray beam means.

(b(ii))[2]

State what controls hardness.

(c(i))[1]

Suggest why, when producing an X-ray image, long-wavelength X-ray radiation is a greater health hazard than short-wavelength radiation.

(c(ii))[1]

Suggest a way in which this hazard is minimised.

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