Ch. 4 Primary X-ray Ciruit

Question 1

The X-ray circuit can be broken into 3 parts
1.
2.
3.

Answer 1

1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Filament

Question 2

Uses an alternating current
220v

Answer 2

Power supply

Question 3

On and off
Electrical connection between the power supply and the X-ray tube

Answer 3

Main power switch

Question 4

Helps compensate for a change in voltage
Helps maintain consistency between voltage and turns ratio
Results in altering turns of the primary side to distribute incoming voltage

Answer 4

Line voltage compensator

Question 5

Most important part of the circuit
Protects against short circuits and shock
Breaks electrical current from going straight to the xray tube

Answer 5

Circuit breaker

Question 6

Helps determine if there is a surge or drop in voltage
Results in altering turns ratio and voltage

Answer 6

Line voltage meter

Question 7

Kvp selector
Adjustable !
Self induction
Creates small changes to the voltage and or amperage

Answer 7

Autotransformer

Question 8

Gives the voltage reading that will be applied to the step-up transformer

Answer 8

Kvp meter

Question 9

Controls duration of exposure

Answer 9

Exposure timer

Question 10

Voltage is picked up and then sent to the secondary side of the step up transformer to be altered to kvp

Answer 10

Primary side of step-up transformer