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Fauber Chapter 2 Questions with
Correct Answers for Specific Exam
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which x-ray tube component serves as a source of
electrons for x-ray production?

Ans: filament



electrons interact with the __________ to produce x-rays
and heat

Ans: target



the cloud of electrons that forms before x-ray production
is referred to as __________

Ans: space charge



the burning or boiling off of electrons at the cathode is
referred to as __________

Ans: thermionic emission




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which primary exposure factor influences both the
quantity and the quality of x-ray photons?

Ans: kVp



the unit used to express the current is __________

Ans: mA



what percentage of the kenetic energy is converted to
heat when moving electrons strike the anode target?

Ans: 99%



the intensity of the x-ray beam is greater on the
__________

Ans: cathode side of the tube



according to the line focus principle, as the target angle
decreases, the __________

Ans: effective focal spot size decrease



__________ extends x-ray tube life

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