Calculate the wavelength of the $K_{\alpha}$ line for $Z=31$, when $a=5 \times 10^7 \, Hz^{1/2}$ for a characteristic $X$-ray spectrum.

  • A
    $1.33 \, \mathring{A}$
  • B
    $1.33 \, nm$
  • C
    $133 \times 10^{-10} \, m$
  • D
    $133 \, nm$

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