Chapter 7 X-ray tube – Bushong
questions well answered to pass
The most widely used support structure for the x-ray tube is the - correct answer
✔✔ceiling support system
The external structure of the x-ray tube includes the support structure, the
protective housing and the - correct answer ✔✔Glass envelope
As an x-ray tube ages, the inside can become coated with tungsten, which can
cause _____ in the tube. - correct answer ✔✔arcing
The negative side of the x-ray tube hold the ______ - correct answer ✔✔filament
What is the most common cause of the tube failure ? - correct answer
✔✔Tungsten vaporization
The filament is made of - correct answer ✔✔Tungsten
(smaller better resolution
bigger better heat capacity )
Thermionic emission at the filament creates a _____. - correct answer ✔✔Space
charge
questions well answered to pass
The most widely used support structure for the x-ray tube is the - correct answer
✔✔ceiling support system
The external structure of the x-ray tube includes the support structure, the
protective housing and the - correct answer ✔✔Glass envelope
As an x-ray tube ages, the inside can become coated with tungsten, which can
cause _____ in the tube. - correct answer ✔✔arcing
The negative side of the x-ray tube hold the ______ - correct answer ✔✔filament
What is the most common cause of the tube failure ? - correct answer
✔✔Tungsten vaporization
The filament is made of - correct answer ✔✔Tungsten
(smaller better resolution
bigger better heat capacity )
Thermionic emission at the filament creates a _____. - correct answer ✔✔Space
charge
