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Figure 18 shows parts of an X-ray tube.
a) Explain why:
i. A potential difference is applied to the filament.
ii. A high potential difference is applied between a cathode and the anode
iii. Most of the tube is surrounded by lead.
b) State how the resulting X-rays are affected by increasing the potential difference between the anode and the cathode.