An electron passing close to a target nucleus slows and radiates away some of its energy.What is the process called?
A) blackbody radiation
B) photoelectric effect
C) stimulated emission
D) bremsstrahlung
E) Compton effect

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This process is known as bremsstrahlung, which means "braking radiation" in German. When an electron passes close to a target nucleus and is slowed down, it loses energy and emits bremsstrahlung radiation. This type of radiation is produced by the acceleration of charged particles, such as the deceleration of an electron by an atomic nucleus.

An Electron Passing Close to a Target Nucleus Slows and Radiates