Electrons are accelerated through a potential difference V and then strike a dense target. In the x-rays that are produced,
A) the maximum wavelength depends on V.
B) the wavelengths of the characteristic peaks depend on V.
C) the minimum wavelength depends on V.
D) the speed of the x-rays depends on V.

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The minimum wavelength of x-rays produced is determined by the energy of the electrons, which is directly related to the potential difference V through which they are accelerated.

Electrons Are Accelerated Through a Potential Difference V and Then