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K
- Kev - 1,000 ev (see electron
volt)
- K-Electron Capture
- Electron capture by a nucleus of an electron
from the "K" or innermost shell of electrons surrounding it. Also
loosely used to designate any orbital electron
captured.
- Kilovolt (kv)
- Unit of electromotive force or potential equal
to 100 volts.
- Kilovolt Peak
- The crest value of electromotive force or
potential, in kilovolts, of a pulsating source of electric
potential.
- Klein-Nishina Formula - Gives an angular distribution of Compton scattered x-rays
and gamma-rays.
- K-Shell - The lowest
energy state of an atom.