How does the wavelength $\lambda$ of the $K_\alpha$ line in the $X$-ray spectrum depend on the atomic number $Z$?

  • A
    $\lambda \propto Z^{2}$
  • B
    $\lambda \propto (Z - 1)^{2}$
  • C
    $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{(Z - 1)}$
  • D
    $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{(Z - 1)^2}$

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