X-Ray Spectroscopy MCQs : This section focuses on the "X-Ray Spectroscopy". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the X-Ray Spectroscopy skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
How can the resolution of the collimator be increased?
A. By reducing the separation between the metal plates of the collimator
B. By increasing the separation between the metal plates of the collimator
C. By increasing the number of metal plates
D. By decreasing the number of metal plates
Question 2
In X-ray spectrometers, the specimen or the sample is placed after which of the following components?
A. X-ray tube
B. Monochromator
C. Collimator
D. Detector
Question 3
The cathode in the Coolidge tube is kept in an inclined manner.
A. True
B. False
Question 4
The cathode in the Coolidge tube is made of which of the following elements?
A. Quartz
B. Iron
C. Tungsten
D. Barium
Question 5
The x-rays generated come out of the Coolidge tube through which of the following?
A. Beryllium window
B. Tungsten window
C. Collimator
D. Target material
Question 6
Using which of the following components is the generated x-rays focussed upon the specimen?
A. X-ray tube
B. Monochromator
C. Collimator
D. Detector
Question 7
When compared to filters, monochromators provide much signal to noise ratio.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Question 8
When x-rays emitted from molybdenum are allowed to pass through a zirconium filter, which of the following occurs?
A. It absorbs radiation of shorter wavelength
B. It absorbs radiation of longer wavelength
C. It allows radiation of shorter wavelength to pass through
D. It allows radiation in a particular band to pass through
Question 9
Which of the following components are used to generate X-rays?
A. Meyer tube
B. West tube
C. Anger tube
D. Coolidge tube
Question 10
Which of the following crystals are not suited for x-ray grating?
A. Topaz
B. Lithium fluoride
C. Calcium fluoride
D. Sodium fluoride
Question 11
Which of the following is not a target metal used in the Coolidge tube?
A. Rhodium
B. Cobalt
C. Gold
D. Silver