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The diagram below represents an X –ray tube. The anode is made up of copper metal and tungsten as the target.

The diagram below represents an X –ray tube. The anode is made up of copper metal and tungsten as the target.
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a) What are the functions of parts A and B.
b) Explain how X-rays are produced from the tube
c) Why is tungsten used for the target in the tube?
d) How can the quality of X-rays produced be controlled in the tube?
e) How can the quantity of the X-rays be increased?

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Wilfred
(a)
A – Accelerating electrons to the target;
B – Forcusing electron beam onto the target;

(b) Electrons are produced from the heated filament; then accelerated to the anode, on striking the
target X-rays are produced;

(c) Has high melting –point

(d) Varying the accelerating potential/High voltage;

(e) Increasing the 6V/ low p.d /filament current
Wilfykil answered the question on October 2, 2019 at 08:36

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