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The diagram below shows simplified diagram of an x-ray tube,

The diagram below shows simplified diagram of an x-ray tube,
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(a) Name the parts A, B, and C.
(b) What adjustments would be made to:
(i) Increase the penetrating power of the x-rays produced.
(ii) Increase the intensity of the rays produced.
(c) Name a suitable material for the part marked B and give a reason for your choice.
(d) Name a suitable material for the part marked C and sate its purpose.
(e) Why is it necessary to maintain a vacuum inside the tube?

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sharon
(a) A – cathode B – Anode C – Cooling fins
(b) (i) increase the p.d at the anode (B)
(ii) : increase the cathode heater current
(c) Tungsten:- It has a high melting point so the heat produced will not melt it easily
(d) Copper – it is used to cool/conduct heat away from the anode
(e) So that the electrons do not collide with gas molecules which could result in loss of energy.
sharon kalunda answered the question on April 5, 2019 at 13:45

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