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Which of the following is considered a nucleon? - ANSWER Proton
What is the maximum number of electrons permitted in the M shell? - ANSWER 18
What is the maximum number of electrons that will occupy the outermost shell of an atom?
- ANSWER 8
Atoms that bind together because of their opposite charges form: - ANSWER ionic
bonds
The horizontal periods of the periodic table contain elements with: - ANSWER the
same number of electron shells
As the frequency of electromagnetic radiation decreases, wavelength will: -
ANSWER increase
Which of the following members of the electromagnetic spectrum has the ability to ionize
matter? - ANSWER X-rays
Which of the following is not within the wavelength range of electromagnetic radiation? -
ANSWER 10-24
1
, Which member of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength? -
ANSWER radiowaves
Which of the following do not originate from an unstable nucleus? - ANSWER X-rays
Which of the following reduces leakage radiation to required standards? -
ANSWER protective housing
Which component of the x-ray tube is responsible for concentrating the electron cloud? -
ANSWER focusing cup
The x-ray tube is a part of the: - ANSWER x-ray circuit secondary
The intensity of the x-ray beam is less: - ANSWER on the anode side
Causes of tube failure are most often related to which of the following? -
ANSWER thermal characteristics
What metal is added to the filament to increase thermionic emission and extend tube life? -
ANSWER Thorium
A small anode target angle: - ANSWER results in an increase in anode heel effect
A dual focus tube refers to a tube with: - ANSWER two filaments
The purpose of the line focus principle is to create which of the following? -
ANSWER large actual and small effective focal spot size
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Which of the following is considered a nucleon? - ANSWER Proton
What is the maximum number of electrons permitted in the M shell? - ANSWER 18
What is the maximum number of electrons that will occupy the outermost shell of an atom?
- ANSWER 8
Atoms that bind together because of their opposite charges form: - ANSWER ionic
bonds
The horizontal periods of the periodic table contain elements with: - ANSWER the
same number of electron shells
As the frequency of electromagnetic radiation decreases, wavelength will: -
ANSWER increase
Which of the following members of the electromagnetic spectrum has the ability to ionize
matter? - ANSWER X-rays
Which of the following is not within the wavelength range of electromagnetic radiation? -
ANSWER 10-24
1
, Which member of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength? -
ANSWER radiowaves
Which of the following do not originate from an unstable nucleus? - ANSWER X-rays
Which of the following reduces leakage radiation to required standards? -
ANSWER protective housing
Which component of the x-ray tube is responsible for concentrating the electron cloud? -
ANSWER focusing cup
The x-ray tube is a part of the: - ANSWER x-ray circuit secondary
The intensity of the x-ray beam is less: - ANSWER on the anode side
Causes of tube failure are most often related to which of the following? -
ANSWER thermal characteristics
What metal is added to the filament to increase thermionic emission and extend tube life? -
ANSWER Thorium
A small anode target angle: - ANSWER results in an increase in anode heel effect
A dual focus tube refers to a tube with: - ANSWER two filaments
The purpose of the line focus principle is to create which of the following? -
ANSWER large actual and small effective focal spot size
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