When cathode rays strike a target of high atomic weight, they give rise to
A
alpha-rays
B
beta and gamma rays
C
X-rays
D
Positive rays
Correct Answer: X-rays
When cathode rays strike a solid target of high atomic weight and high melting point such as tungsten, molybdenum, etc, they give rise to a highly penetrating radiation called the X-rays (LIT Physics by Dr. P.K Agarwal).