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Ptelwa Ptelwa
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The filament and target are made out of tungsten because tungsten
 
  A) produces fewer electrons.
  B) prevents electrons from being liberated.
  C) withstands high temperatures.
  D) ensures that x-rays are projected in one direction.
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6 years ago
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Explanation: A) The metal tungsten (symbol W and atomic number 74; also known as wolfram) is ideally suited for use in the filament and target because it can withstand extremely high temperatures (melting point 3, 370C).
B) The metal tungsten (symbol W and atomic number 74; also known as wolfram) is ideally suited for use in the filament and target because it can withstand extremely high temperatures (melting point 3, 370C).
C) The metal tungsten (symbol W and atomic number 74; also known as wolfram) is ideally suited for use in the filament and target because it can withstand extremely high temperatures (melting point 3, 370C).
D) The metal tungsten (symbol W and atomic number 74; also known as wolfram) is ideally suited for use in the filament and target because it can withstand extremely high temperatures (melting point 3, 370C).
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 Thinking Face makes sense
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