Electrons are used to produce X-rays by allowing a beam of electrons to strike a heavy metal surface.When the intensity of the electron beam is increased,this results in:
A) X-rays being produced having longer wavelength
B) X-rays being produced having higher energy
C) More X-rays produced per unit time
D) Faster X-rays being produced

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Increasing the intensity of the electron beam means more electrons are striking the metal surface per unit time, resulting in more X-rays being produced per unit time. The energy and wavelength of the X-rays depend on the energy of the electrons, not the intensity.

Electrons Are Used to Produce X-Rays by Allowing a Beam