Question

At approximately what wavelength of the continuous spectrum will the greatest (maximum) intensity occur when 60-kV electrons strike an copper (Cu) target?

Answer 1

Answer: 20 pm=20*10^-12 m

Explanation: To solve this problem we have to use the relationship given by:

λmin=h*c/e*ΔV= 1240/60000 eV=20 pm

this expression is related with the bremsstrahlung radiation when a flux of energetic electrons are strongly stopped hitting to a catode. The electrons give their kinetic energy to the atoms of the catode.