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mA (Milliamperage-seconds) : Measures the *amount* of current passing through the wires of the circuit. Determines the available number of free electrons at the cathode filament. Determines the *amount* of x-rays produced. 7 mA - 15 mA : *Amperage*: the measurement of the number of electrons moving through a wire conductor. •Only a small quantity needed to operate the x-ray machine. •Milliampere (1/1000 of an ampere). 2 Majority of dental x-ray units operate in ranges from ___________________________. kVp (Kilovoltage peak) : Determines the *speed* of electrons traveling from cathode to anode. Determines the *penetrating* ability of the x-rays produced.
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