University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 43 - Nuclear Physics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1474: Q43.15

Answer

Another electron falls down to fill the vacancy, producing an x-ray in the process.

Work Step by Step

The atomic electron that is given the nucleus’s energy will jump to a higher energy level, or even be ejected from the atom. Another electron falls down to fill the vacancy, emitting an x-ray photon in the process.
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