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Assertion (A): Oxide coated cathodes are very commonly used.
Reason (R): Work function of oxide coated cathode is 1 eV whereas it is 4.5 eV for pure tungsten.
Lower work function leads to higher emission current. Therefore oxide coated cathodes are commonly used.
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