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PhysicsHardNumerical2021 · 27 Jul Shift 2

Q29.The Kα X-ray of molybdenum has wavelength 0. 071 nm. If the energy of a molybdenum atom with a K electron knocked out is 27. 5 keV, the energy of this atom when an L electron is knocked out will be keV. (Round off to the nearest integer ) [h = 4. 14 × 10−15 eV s, c = 3 × 108 m s−1]

What This Question Tests

This multi-step problem requires calculating the energy of a Kα X-ray, relating it to K and L shell energy levels, and then using this to find the energy of the atom when an L electron is knocked out.

Concepts Tested

Moseley's law (indirectly through energy levels)Energy of X-ray photonBinding energy of electrons

Formulas Used

E = hc/λ

E_Kα = E_K - E_L

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