Electrons of mass m with de-Broglie wavelength fall on the target in an X-ray tube. The cut off wavelength of the emitted X-ray is -
(a) Key idea
Cut-off wavelength occurs when an incoming electron loses its complete energy in the collision. This energy appears in the form of X-rays.
Given, the mass of electrons=m
de-Broglie wavelength=
So, kinetic energy, of electron =
Now, the maximum energy of a photon can be given by-