GRE Physics GR1777, Problem 011 Solution

GRE Physics GR 1777 Problem Solution

011. Quantum Mechanics (Characteristic X-rays)

Solution

By definition in Wikipedia, characteristic X-rays are emitted when outer-shell electrons fill a vacancy in the inner shell of an atom, releasing X-rays in a pattern that is \”characteristic\” to each element.

Answer

(C)

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characteristic_X-ray
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/quantum/xrayc.html

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