Radiation Physics Chahpter 2 Exam Questions
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The Purpose of Anode is to: - Answer✔Convert Electrons into X-Ray Photons
1) Radiation is the emission and propagation of energy through space or a substance in the
form of waves or particles. 2) Radioactivity can be defined as the process by which certain
unstable atoms or elements undergo spontaneous disintegration, or decay, in an effort to
attain a more balanced nuclear state. - Answer✔Both Statements are true
Which of the following statements is true of orbits or shells in the atom? - Answer✔The K-Shell
is closest to the nucleus and has the highest energy level
Which of the following types of particulate radiation are emitted from the nucleus of
radioactive atoms? - Answer✔Beta particles
Which of the following statements is/are true of ionization? - Answer✔An atom that gains an
electron will have a negative charge & an atom that loses an electron will have a positive charge
Which of the following components of the x-ray machine would have an indicator light for the
on-off switch and an indicator light for the exposure button? - Answer✔The Control Panel
An ion pair results when: - Answer✔An electron is removed from an atom
Cathode rays are derived from which of the following types of particulate radiation? -
Answer✔Electrons
Which of the following forms of electromagnetic radiation are capable of ionization? -
Answer✔X-rays
Which component of the x-ray tubehead absorbs heat created by the production of x-rays? -
Answer✔Insulating oil
____ is the measurement of the number of electrons moving through a conductor. -
Answer✔Amperage
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