Characteristic K x-rays are the result of:
A)inner electron transitions.
B)outer electron transitions.
C)nuclear electron states.
D)buckytubes.

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Characteristic K x-rays are produced as a result of inner electron transitions. When an electron from a higher energy level drops down to the K-shell, it releases energy in the form of a photon, which is the characteristic K x-ray.

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