Q913
When cathode rays strike a target of high atomic weight, they give rise to
A.
alpha-rays
B.
beta and gamma rays
C.
X-rays
AnswerD.
Positive rays
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
When cathode rays strike a solid target of high atomic weight and high melting point such as tungsten, molybdenum, etc, they give rise to a highly penetrating radiation called the X-rays (LIT Physics by Dr. P.K Agarwal).