(a) State two;

(i) properties of x-rays

(ii) reasons to show that x-rays are waves

(iii) uses of x-rays other than those in medicine;

(iv) hazards of x-rays.

 

(b) The potential difference between the cathode and target of an x-ray tube is 5.00 x 10\(^4\)V and the current in the tube is 2.00 x 10\(^{-2}\)A. Given that only one percent of the total energy supplied is emitted as x-radiation, determine the  ospheric pressure.

(i) maximum frequency of the emitted radiation

(ii) rate at which heat is removed from the target in order to keep it at steady temperature. [Planck's constant, h = 6.63 x 10\(^{-34}\) Js, electronic charge e = 1.60 x 10\(^{-19}\) C]