The continuous part of an x-ray spectrum of an atom occurs because

a. of photon absorption.
b. of the photoelectric effect.
c. electrons in the atom make transitions to lower energy levels.
d. of the uncertainty principle.
e. of rapid deceleration of the bombarding electrons.


e

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