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,What is matter measured in? kilograms
Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks matter
of ______
What are two forms of matter? Ice and steam
The formula E=mc2 is the basis for the theory that led to Nuclear power
the development of _____.
Radio waves, light, and x-rays are all examples of _____ electromagnetic
energy.
A moving object has _____ energy. Kinetic
What is the removal of an electron from an atom called? Ionization
Ionizing radiation is capable of removing ______ from Electrons
atoms as it passes through the matter.
The energy of x-rays is _______ electromagnetic
What is the biggest source of man-made ionizing radiation Diagnostic x-rays
exposure to the public?
In the United States, we are exposed to ______ mSv/year 0 to 5
of ionizing radiation from the natural environment.
The equivalence of mass and energy is described by Einstein's theory
, _____ is a special quantity of radiologic science. Radioactivity
Today, radiology is considered to be a(n) _____ safe
occupation.
What does ALARA stand for? As Low As Reasonably Achievable
Filtration is used to absorb low-energy x-rays
The basic quantities measured in mechanics are _____, mass, length, and time
______, and ______.
An example of a derived quantity in mechanical physics is volume
a _____
Exposure is measured in units of grays
What is the decimal equivalent of the proper fraction of .004
4/1000?
What is the decimal equivalent of the improper fraction 3.90
289/74?
What is the first step in expressing a number in scientific write the number in decimal form
notation?
What is 6080 in exponential form? 6.080 x 10^3
Graphs are usually based on two axis; a ______ and a x-axis, y-axis
_______.