Number of K electrons that are ejected from lead

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To determine the number of K electrons ejected from a lead foil with a thickness of 0.5 x 10^20 atoms/cm^2 bombarded by 10^4 photons at 88 keV, the mass attenuation coefficient is crucial. The correct value for u/p for K electrons is 0.564 m^2/kg, which is essential for calculations. Given the density of lead at 11360 kg/m^3 and the number of electrons per gram as 2.38 x 10^23, these factors can be used to find the number of K electrons ejected. The expected answer is 903 K electrons, aligning with the provided solution in the textbook. Understanding the relationship between these variables is key to solving the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement



Determine the number of K electrons ejected from a foil of lead with thickness 0.5 x 10^20 atoms/cm^2. It is bombarded by 10^4 photons that each have an energy of 88keV.

Homework Equations



From a figure in the book, it shows that u/p (7.483 cm^2/g = .7483 m^2/kg). I think this is the mass attenuation coefficient.
Z = 82. I think this is the atomic number and is the number of electrons per atom.

The density of lead is 11360 kg/m^3 and the number of electrons per g is 2.38 x 10^23 electrons/g.

The Attempt at a Solution



We need to find number of electrons.
We know thickness, initial number of photons, their energy, and u/p which is the mass attenuation coefficient I think.

I'm not really sure of an equation that can relate this information to the number of electrons ejected.

I know the answer is 903 K electrons because that's what the book gives.

Can anyone help?
 
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I made a mistake. u/p is .564 m^2/kg for the k electrons
 
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