The correct sequence of energy transformation in the operation of an x-ray tube is i. X-rays ii. Kinetic energy of thermo electrons iii. Potential energy of the target atoms iv. Heat energy of the emitted electrons
- iv, iii, ii, i
- ii, iv, iii, i
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iv, ii, iii, i
- iii, iv, ii, i
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
X–rays are a stream of particles that are emitted when fast accelerating or moving electrons collide with a tungsten target. X-rays are produced when electrons produced by thermionic emission are accelerated through high voltage and are focused onto a tungsten target. The accelerated electrons strike the tungsten target, transform into heat, and emit radiation called x-rays. So the correct sequence of energy transformation in the operation of an X-ray tube is Option C.