Internal Conversion: Why is K-Shell Electron Knocking Out Higher?

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Hi all,
Why the probability of knocking out k-shell electron in internal conversion is higher? Please don't mention here that k-shell is nearer to nucleus.
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Look at the radial wave functions, K-shell (L = 0) electrons have HIGHER PROBABILITY to be inside the atomic nucleus. The radial wave functions are found in almost any introductory quantum mechanics source.
 

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