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Do x-rays and γ-rays have the same nature of origin? |
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Answer» x-rays and γ-rays do not have the same nature of origin. Production of x-rays and γ-rays are of two type- (i) Continuous x-rays and (ii) Characteristics x-rays The production (origin) of continuous x-rays are explained as follows-When cathode rays are incident on a target and penetrated well inside the atom, then electron from the higher energy orbits jumps to fill in the gaps of the K and M orbits. The difference in the energy of the electrons of both the orbits is manifested in the form of characteristics x-rays. Production of γ-rays- The energy of a stable nucleus is minimum and is then said to be in the ground state. It can be excited by bombarding particles or photons of higher energy. When an excited nucleus to its ground state, γ-rays are produced. |
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