The energy of a photon of characteristic $X-$ rays from a Coolidge tube comes from

  • A
    The kinetic energy of the striking electron
  • B
    The kinetic energy of the free electrons of the target
  • C
    The kinetic energy of the ions of the target
  • D
    An electronic transition of the target atom

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