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An electron accelerated in an x-ray tube hits an anode (positively charged plate) target. HILF +High V- V = anode m/s = 68 6 4848 164040 ter Ma Now N KV IM M a) Assuming all of its energy is transferred in generating x-rays, how fast is the electron moving when it reaches the anode target if it produces an x-ray with an energy of 60 keV. The mass of the electron is 9.1×10-31 kg. X-rays Hint: How is the energy of x-rays related to the KE of the electrons? How is the kinetic energy related to the speed? cathode dr b) What is the accelerating potential of the x-ray tube (potental difference between the anode and cathode) in part a)? Va Ponder: How large is this volatge? Remember the a regular AA battery has a voltage of 1.5 V.

An electron accelerated in an x-ray tube hits an anode (positively charged plate) target. HILF +High V- V = anode m/s = 68 6 4848 164040 ter Ma Now N KV IM M a) Assuming all of its energy is transferred in generating x-rays, how fast is the electron moving when it reaches the anode target if it produces an x-ray with an energy of 60 keV. The mass of the electron is 9.1×10-31 kg. X-rays Hint: How is the energy of x-rays related to the KE of the electrons? How is the kinetic energy related to the speed? cathode dr b) What is the accelerating potential of the x-ray tube (potental difference between the anode and cathode) in part a)? Va Ponder: How large is this volatge? Remember the a regular AA battery has a voltage of 1.5 V.

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Chapter5: Relativity

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