Figure 18 shows the parts of an x-ray tube.

      

Figure 18 shows the parts of an x-ray tube.
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(a) Explain why:
(i) A potential difference is applied to the filament.
(ii) A high potential difference is applied between a cathode and the anode.
(iii) Most of the tube is surrounded by lead.
(b) State how the resulting x -rays are affected by increasing the potential difference between the anode and the cathode.

  

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John
(a) (i) To produce more heating effect on the cathode to produce electrons

(ii) To accelerate the electrons towards the target.

(iii) To absorb x-rays produced at unsuitable angle

(b) The speed, hence the energy of the x-rays produced in increased.
johnmulu answered the question on June 6, 2017 at 05:57


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