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What is the primary mechanism for producing continuous X-ray spectra in an X-ray tube?.
- A.Bremsstrahlung radiation
- B.Characteristic radiation
- C.Photoelectric effect
- D.Compton scattering
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- Bremsstrahlung radiation
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Continuous X-ray spectra are primarily produced by Bremsstrahlung radiation, which occurs when high-speed electrons are decelerated upon interaction with the target material in the X-ray tube. This deceleration results in the emission of X-rays across a continuous range of energies.
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