The ionization energies of Cobalt $(Co)$,Copper $(Cu)$,and Molybdenum $(Mo)$ are $7.8 \, keV$,$9.0 \, keV$,and $20.1 \, keV$ respectively. If any of these metals are used as a target in an $X$-ray tube operating at $15 \, kV$,then:

  • A
    $K$-series characteristic $X$-rays will be emitted only by $Co$.
  • B
    $K$-series characteristic $X$-rays will be emitted only by $Cu$ and $Co$.
  • C
    $K$-series characteristic $X$-rays will be emitted by $Cu, Co$,and $Mo$.
  • D
    The minimum wavelength of continuous $X$-rays emitted by the three metals will not be the same.

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