Principles of Radiation Physics Exam Questions
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Which is the outcome when the tissue mass density is increased during differential absorption?
- Answer✔There is a proportional increase in Compton interactions.
The quantity of electrons for x-ray exposure is determined by the mAs. How is this calculated? -
Answer✔Multiplying the milliamperage by the exposure time
Which is (are) necessary for x-rays to be produced? Select all that apply. - Answer✔A source of
electrons
Rapid electron acceleration
Instantaneous deceleration
Which particle has the same configuration as that of the nucleus of helium? - Answer✔Alpha
particle
What does the radiation quantity refer to? Select all that apply. - Answer✔The number of x-rays
The intensity of the x-ray beam
A wave on a rope has a frequency of 20 Hz. How many crests are seen in 10 seconds? -
Answer✔200
Of the five ways an x-ray can interact with tissue, which are most important at kilovoltage levels
used in diagnostic radiology? - Answer✔Compton scattering
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