X-ray graph (characteristic X-rays)

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Characteristic X-rays are emitted when electrons transition to lower energy shells, and the energy difference corresponds to the emitted X-ray energy. The discussion focuses on identifying the correct graph representation of these X-rays, with the consensus being that graph C is correct. Graphs B and D are deemed incorrect due to specific issues: B has an inappropriate line, while D presents energy levels that appear too high and closely spaced. However, the professor indicated that while C is the most accurate, selecting B would not be marked wrong. The conversation highlights the nuances in interpreting graph representations of characteristic X-rays.
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4. On which graph are the characteristic X-rays being portrayed correctly.

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ok I know that characteristic X-rays happen because the electrons in outer shells move to the lowest possible energy shell and that the change in energy equals the energy of the emited X-rays
My question now looking at the picture I don't quite know why the graphs D and B are incorrect , I know that A can't be true and that C is the correct answer, but can someone explain to me why D and B are wrong ?
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B has a line where it should not have one.
D: The energy levels are at high energies and close together which looks suspicious, but I don't think you can clearly rule it out without numbers.
 
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thanks for the answer
Yeah that is what I was thinking
D: is it completely impossible for an atom to emit x rays which are at high energie levels? and does an atom always emit X-rays only at the end part of the graph
 
Update : I asked the professor why B could not be the right. his reply was :" B is not the wrong answer C is just more right." and he also said if I had choosen B he would not have marked it as a wrong answer
 
Oh, well... fine.
 
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