This graph shows the spectrum of X-rays produced from an X-ray source. a. Describe the process by

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This graph shows the spectrum of X-rays produced from an X-ray source.

a. Describe the process by which:
i. The three sharp peaks of high-intensity X-rays are produced
ii. The broad band of X-rays is produced.
b. The X-rays in the shaded region, labelled A, are filtered out using an aluminium filter. Explain:
i. Why it is advantageous to filter these X-rays out
ii. Why aluminium is a suitable material to filter them out.
c. Calculate the maximum frequency of X-rays produced by this tube.

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Cambridge International AS And A Level Physics Coursebook

ISBN: 9781108859035

3rd Edition

Authors: David Sang, Graham Jones, Gurinder Chadha, Richard Woodside

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