CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2004 · Paper 2 · Question 8(a)(i)
X-ray spectra and characteristics.
Explain the term: Continuous x-ray spectrum.
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- 8(a)(ii)Explain the term: Characteristic x-ray spectrum.[3 marks]
- 8(a)(iii)Explain the term: Cut-off wavelength.[2 marks]
- 8(b)(i)Calculate the photon energies corresponding to K_β and K_α in eV.[4 marks]
- 8(b)(ii)Determine which substance from the table could be used as a filter to absorb the K_β line much more strongly than the K_α line, and explain your answer.[4 marks]
- 8(b)(iii)Calculate the cut-off wavelength in picometers for molybdenum.[4 marks]
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