Characteristic interactions may occur only when the incident electron interacts with
A)an inner-shell electron.
B)an outer-shell electron.
C)the force field of the nucleus.
D)protons within the nucleus.

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Characteristic interactions occur when an incident electron interacts with an inner-shell electron. This interaction results in the ejection of the inner-shell electron and the emission of a characteristic X-ray photon. Outer-shell electrons, the force field of the nucleus, and protons within the nucleus are not involved in characteristic interactions.

Characteristic Interactions May Occur Only When the Incident Electron Interacts