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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · X-rays

In the case of harder X-rays,

In the case of harder X-rays,

Options

  1. Athe frequency is higher
  2. Bthe photon energy is higher
  3. Cthe intensity is higher
  4. Dthe wavelength is larger

Correct answer

B. the photon energy is higher

Step-by-step solution

Hard X-rays are characterized by their high penetrating power, which implies that the individual photons possess higher energy.

The energy of an X-ray photon is given by E=hν=hcλE = h\nu = \dfrac{hc}{\lambda}, where ν\nu is the frequency and λ\lambda is the wavelength.

For harder X-rays, the photon energy EE is higher. Consequently, the frequency ν\nu is higher and the wavelength λ\lambda is shorter.

The intensity of X-rays depends on the number of photons emitted per second and is independent of the hardness of the X-rays.
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