Q. 17. In secondary ionization by photons: A) Electrons are emitted from the cathode. B) The photons give their energy to the gas molecules. C) The electrode work function needs to be very large. D) None.

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Q. 17. In secondary ionization by photons:
A) Electrons are emitted from the cathode.
B) The photons give their energy to the gas molecules.
C) The electrode work function needs to be very large.
D) None.
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Q. 18. According to Townsend observations on the current growth after increasing the voltage across
parallel plates of a capacitor:
A) The current first increases proportionally due to ionization by collision
B) Close to breakdown, the current increases proportionally due to secondary ionization processes
C) After reaching self-sustained discharge, the current needs to go to infinity
D) All of the above
Transcribed Image Text:Q. 17. In secondary ionization by photons: A) Electrons are emitted from the cathode. B) The photons give their energy to the gas molecules. C) The electrode work function needs to be very large. D) None. waim]|| Q. 18. According to Townsend observations on the current growth after increasing the voltage across parallel plates of a capacitor: A) The current first increases proportionally due to ionization by collision B) Close to breakdown, the current increases proportionally due to secondary ionization processes C) After reaching self-sustained discharge, the current needs to go to infinity D) All of the above
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