Q. Molybdenum is used as a target element for production of X-rays because it is
A) A heavy element and can easily absorb high velocity electrons
B) A heavy element with a high melting point
C) An element having high thermal conductivity
D) Heavy and can easily deflect electrons
Explanation
(b) In $X$-ray tube, target must be heavy element with high melting point
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