Molybdenum is frequently used as a target (anode) material to
generate x-rays with characteristic wavelengths of Kα = 0.70930 Å,
Kβ = 0.63229 Å.
a. Sketch a schematic diagram of the molybdenum x-ray emission
spectrum. Identify all the main features and briefly explain their
significance.
b. If the voltage (potential difference) accelerating electrons
to the molybdenum target is increased, does this change the
characteristic x-ray emission lines? Justify your answer.