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

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The speed of the electrons in the beam determines the energy of the produced X-rays. Increasing the speed of the electrons in the beam results in X-rays with higher energies.

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