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Electromagnetics ch. 4 Flashcards

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What is the primary purpose of the x-ray imaging system?

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To convert electric energy ( what comes out of the wall) to electromagnetic energy (photons)

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Describe the conversion that takes place from Electric energy into electromagnetic energy (EM)

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  • The electric is supplied to the system through the electric current
  • Conversion takes place in the Tube
  • Most electric energy is converted into heat
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Why do x-ray rooms need to be cool in temperature?

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-Because most of the electric energy is converted into heat during conversion.

When temperature in the unit becomes too high they can malfunction

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Electric energy is often converted into which 4 types of energy?

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  1. Mechanical energy
    - through an electric motor
  2. Thermal energy
    ex: toaster
  3. Chemical energy
    - ex. “jumping the car” electric charge restores the chemical energy in battery
  4. Electromagnetic energy (EM)
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What is thermal energy?

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Heat

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____ is the study or science of stationary electric charges

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Electrostatics

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Define electrostatics

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study or science of stationary electric charges

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What are the smallest units of electricity

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  1. Electrons
    &
    2.Protons
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Electrons (-) travel in the ____ whereas protons are located in the ___

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  1. Orbital shells

2. Nucleus

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Most discussions concerning electric interactions involve ___ electrons

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Negative

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____ electrical charges refer to charges with less electrons in comparison

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positive

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If the atom had more electrons than protons it is considered

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negatively charged

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If the atom has more protons than electrons it is considered

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positively charged

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How is electrification created by

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  1. contact
    -In an attempt to equalize
    2.Friction
    -transferring of e-
    3.Induction
    -process of electrical fields acting on one another w/o contact
    (what we use)
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How does something become electrified

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when it has too many or too few electrons

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Of the 3 ways to create electrification, which one do we use in x-ray

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Induction

-process of electrical fields acting on one another w/o contact

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____ = weaker charge

___= strong negative charge

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    • charge

2. - Charge

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Why is the earth considered a neutral ground

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Because it contains infinite + & - charges and is always willing to take on more e-

aka:

  • Electric ground
  • Ground potential
  • Zero potential
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Define electrostatics

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Study of stationary or resting electric charges

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every particle with a charge contains an electric field that surrounds it and is directed:
____ from “positive” charges
_____ to “negative” charges

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  1. Away

2. Inward

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Describe the law of attraction

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  1. Unlike charges attract
    2.Like charges repel
    = this level of attraction or repulsion= electrostatic force
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Name the 4 main laws of electrostatics

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  1. Attraction
  2. Coulomb’s law
  3. Distribution
  4. Concentration
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Describe Columbs law

1/4 electrostatic laws

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Columb= unit of charge

-The law defines the magnitude of electrostatic force

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What is the relationship between electrostatic force and the product of electrostatic charges

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=columb’s law

Directly proportional
& inversely proportional to a square of the distance between them

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Describe Law # 3 of electrostatics *Distribution*
Electric charge distribution is uniform throughout or on the surface - Conductors: on external surfaces - Non conductors:throughout
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Describe law # 4 of electrostatics *Concentration*
Electric charge of a conductor is concentrated along the sharpest curvature of the surface
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What is potential energy -What is it measured in
=stored energy -Measured in Volts (V)
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Due to the 4 electrostatic laws, all electric charges contain ______
potential energy
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Define electrodynamics
Study of electric charges in motion
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How do electric charges move? | modes of transportation
1. Conductor 2. Insulator 3. Superconductor 4. Semi-conductor
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Describe conductors
Any substance in which electrons flow easily EX: Copper & Aluminum, Water
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Moving charges through a conductor is called?
electric current or electricity
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Describe insulators
Material that does not allow for electron flow EX: Plastic, Rubber, Glass & Clay
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Describe semiconductors
Materials that acts as both an insulator and conductor depending on conditions Ex: Silicon & germanium
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Describe super conductors
No resistance to electron flow in cold temperatures -Does not require potential energy Ex: titanium & Niobium
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Ohm's law does not hold true for ____
Superconductors
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In what state do all materials resist flow of electorns
Room temperature
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Term for electrons moving along a wire
Electric current | -Measured in amperes (A)
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Electric current is measured in ?
amperes (A)
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term for an electric conductor that is made into a closed path, and resistance to the flow is controlled by varying conductor diameter / using insulators
Electric circuit
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What increases resistance in a conductive wire
making wire gauge smaller or inserting circuitry elements
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Increasing electric resistance =
reduced electric current
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the number of electrons flowing in a circuit is the ___.
Ampere (A)
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Describe resistance -What is it measured in?
-Reduces electric current | -Measured in Ohms Ω
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____ describes the behavior of a current within the circuit ( resistance in a circuit)
Ohms law (Ω)
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What is the formula for Ohms law (Ω)
V=IR - V= potential difference in volts - I= electric current (A) - R= resistance
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Name the elements and functions of an electric circuit slide 39 (Study symbols)
1. Resistor: - Inhibits flow of electrons 2. Battery: - Provides electric potential 3. Capacitor: - Momentarily stores electric charge 4. Transformer: Increases or decreases voltage by fixed amount (AC) only)
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What type of circuit consists of: | All circuit elements connected in a line along the same conductor
Series circuirs
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Which type of circuit consists of : | Individual branches occur off of each component
Parallel circuits
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Name the two types of Electric circuits
1. Series circuit | 2. Parallel circuit
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What are the 2 types of current
AC & DC
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Describe AC
Alternating current | -Electrons that oscillate back and forth
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Describe DC
Direct current | -Electrons that flow in 1 direction
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Electric power is measured in ? -How many ____ does an x-ray unit require?
watts (W) | x-ray unites require 20 - 150kW
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What is the formula for power
P=IV p= power (W) I= Amperes (A) V=Voltage (V)
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Any charged particle in motion creates a _____
Magnetic field
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Term for when electrons rotate on their axis is referred to?
Electron spin
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Describe the magnetic field
- Closed loops that move with charged particles - It is perpendicular to the motion of the particle - Lines of magnetic field do not start of end as electric field lines do - Consists of north and south poles
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small magnet created by electron orbit is known as?
Magnetic dipole
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Term for when many atomic magnets with their dipoles become aligned
Magnetic domain
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Name the 3 types of magnets
1. Naturally occurring (earth) 2. Artificially induced permanent magnet ( horseshoe/compass) 3. Electromagnets
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Strength of magnetic field is ____to electric current ran through the wire
proportional
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Magnets are classified according to their origin of ____
Magnetic property
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Why does the earth have a magnetic field
because it spins on its axis as it orbis the sun
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_____ determines the ease in which a material can be magnetized
Magnetic permeability
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Name the 4 types of magnetic states of matter
1. Nonmagnetic 2. Diamagnetic 3. Paramagnetic 4. Ferromagnetic
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Describe non magnetic | 1/4 magnetic state of matter
-Unaffected by magnetic fields EX: wood, glass
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describe Diamagnetic
-material that is weakly repelled from both poles of a magnetic field Ex: water, plastic
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Describe paramagnetic
-Weakly attracted to both poles of a magnetic field Ex: Gadolinium
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Describe Ferromagnetic
- Can be strongly magnetized | - Iron, Nickel, Cobalt
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____ has high magnetic susceptibility and greatly increases the strength of the magnetic filed
Iron
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Name the laws of magnetism
``` 1. Magnetic poles (every magnet has 2 poles , N & S) 2.Repulsion/Attraction (Like poles repel & opposite poles attract) 3.Inverse square law ```
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Ferromagnetic can made into a magnet by:
Induction
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What is the unit for magnetic field strength
Tesla ( T)
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A coil of wire
Solenoid - Running a current through this creates electrons in motion which induces a magnetic field -Magnetic field concentrated at the center of the coil
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A charge in motion induces _____
a magnetic field
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True or false: a charge at rest produces no magnetic field
True
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____ is a current carrying coil of wire wrapped around an iron core which intensifies the induced magnetic field
Electromagnet
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Law that states in order to induce a current with the use of a magnetic field , the field can not be constant , it must be changing
Faraday's Law
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Faraday determined 4 factors to define electromagnetic induction :
(VANS) 1. Velocity = of magnetic field 2. Angle = of conductor 3. Number = of coils (turns) on conductor 4. Strength = of magnetic field
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What are the types of motors used in x-ray tubes
Induction motors | -rotates the anode of the tube
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____ transforms electric potential and current into higher and lower intensity (regulates current & Voltage)
Transformer | -Operates only with AC
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What does "Step up" mean in the transformer
Increases volts, decrease amps
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What does step down mean in transformers
Decreases volts, increases amps
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What are the 3 types of transformers
1.Closed-core 2. Autotransformer 3.Shell-type (mostly used)
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What type of transformer is most currently used today
Shell type transfromer
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___ is universal ground for traveling electrons
Earth
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