The wavelength of $L_{\alpha}$ line in $X$-ray spectrum of $_{78}Pt$ is $1.32 \ \mathring{A}$. The wavelength of $L_{\alpha}$ line in $X$-ray spectrum of another unknown element is $4.17 \ \mathring{A}$. If the screening constant for the $L_{\alpha}$ line is $7.4$,then the atomic number of the unknown element is:

  • A
    $78$
  • B
    $47$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $35$

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$(A)$ The cut-off wavelength will reduce to half, and the wavelengths of the characteristic $X$-rays will remain the same.
$(B)$ The cut-off wavelength as well as the wavelengths of the characteristic $X$-rays will remain the same.
$(C)$ The cut-off wavelength will reduce to half, and the intensities of all the $X$-rays will decrease.
$(D)$ The cut-off wavelength will become two times larger, and the intensity of all the $X$-rays will decrease.

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$(1)$ $A$ suitable target material should have a high melting point.
$(2)$ $A$ suitable target material should have low thermal conductivity.
$(3)$ The rate of rise of temperature of the target is $2 \, ^\circ C/s$.
$(4)$ The minimum wavelength of the emitted $X$-rays is $0.25 \, \mathring{A}$.

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