The total x-ray energy produced by the collision of the electrons with the target inside the x-ray tube is approximately:
A)less than 1%.
B)10%-20%.
C)50%.
D)99%.

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The total x-ray energy produced by the collision of the electrons with the target inside the x-ray tube is approximately less than 1%. The vast majority of the energy (approximately 99%) is converted into heat, not x-rays.

The Total X-Ray Energy Produced by the Collision of the Electrons