More Physics Flashcards
1
Q
With increased frequency of waves, there will be _________________ penetration.
A
Increased
2
Q
The properties of X-ray Electromagnetic Radiation obey all the laws of___________.
A
Light
3
Q
A higher Density and Atomic Number will allow the x-ray to what
A
Penetrate
4
Q
Like charges __________
A
Repel
5
Q
Within the X-ray tube what is the charge of the Cathode?
A
Negative
6
Q
Within the X-ray tube what is the charge of the Anode?
A
Positive
7
Q
What percent of an X-rays energy generation is an actual X-ray
A
<1% of the energy is X-ray
>99% of the energy is heat
8
Q
Three types of of X-ray machines
A
- Stationary
- Portable
- Mobile
9
Q
What does mA and kVp stand for
A
Milliamperes
Kilovoltage Peak
10
Q
What are the settings on a Portable X-ray machine?
A
- Fixed mA
- kVp 40-90
- Variable time
