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In a Coolidge tube, electrons strike the target and stop inside it. Does the target get more and more negatively charged as time passes?

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**Answer:** No, the target does not become more and more negatively charged. **Step-by-Step Explanation:** The electrons that strike the target are absorbed, but they are replenished by the current flowing from the cathode. The target is connected to the positive terminal of the high-voltage supply, which continuously draws electrons away. The target remains electrically neutral overall [citation:13].

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