If uranium were used to produce x-radiation, rather than tungsten,
A)the K-shell binding energy would be greater than with tungsten.
B)the intensity of brems production would be greater.
C)the energy of characteristic photons would be greater than with tungsten.
D)all of the above

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Uranium has a higher atomic number than tungsten, leading to a greater K-shell binding energy and higher energy characteristic photons. The higher atomic number also increases the efficiency of bremsstrahlung production, thus increasing the intensity of bremsstrahlung radiation.

If Uranium Were Used to Produce X-Radiation, Rather Than Tungsten