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When cathode rays strike a target of high atomic weight, they give rise to

A. alpha-rays

B. beta and gamma rays

C. X-rays

D. Positive rays

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

When cathode rays strike a solid target of high atomic weight and high melting point such as tungsten, molybdenum, etc, they give rise to a highly penetrating radiation called the X-rays (LIT Physics by Dr. P.K Agarwal).

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