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Can a Hydrogen Atom Emit Characteristic X-rays? - Physics

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Can a hydrogen atom emit characteristic X-rays?

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The difference of energy levels in a hydrogen atom is small. Hence, it is not able to emit characteristic X-rays.

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पाठ 22: X-rays - Short Answers [पृष्ठ ३९३]

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एचसी वर्मा Concepts of Physics Vol. 2 [English] Class 11 and 12
पाठ 22 X-rays
Short Answers | Q 9 | पृष्ठ ३९३

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