In $X$-ray spectrum,the wavelength $\lambda$ of the $K_{\alpha}$ line depends on the atomic number $Z$ as:

  • A
    $\lambda \propto Z^2$
  • B
    $\lambda \propto (Z - 1)^2$
  • C
    $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{(Z - 1)}$
  • D
    $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{(Z - 1)^2}$

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