Physics Lecture 1 Flashcards
Define mass
quantity of matter as described by its energy equivalents
Define force
That which changes the motion of an object a push or pull expressed in newtons (N)
Define energy
Ability to do work standard unit is joules (J) (radiology KeV)
What can be classified as matter or energy?
All things
What does the theory of relativity explain?
Mass and energy are interchangeable
Define radiation?
Energy emitted and transfered through space
Define radiated?
Matter that absorbs part or all radiation
What is the Radioactivity Traditional unit and SI unit
- Curie (Ci)
- Becquerel (Bq)
1Bq=2.7x10^-11Ci
What is the Radiation exposure Traditional unit and SI unit
- Roentgen (R)
- Coulombs per kilogram (C/kg)
1C/kg=3.88x10^5R
What is the Radabsorbed dose Tradition unit and SI unit
- Rad
- Gray (Gy)
1Gy=100rad
What is the Radiation dose equivalent Traditional unit and SI unit
- Rem
- Sivert (SV)
1SV=100rem
Define Rad exposure
The total amount of ionizations in the air produced by photons
Define air kerma
Kinetic energy released in the medium per unit mass at a specific point, unable to show locally absorbed energy
Air kerma unit is the same as?
Absorbed dose
Effective dose measures is?
The difference in radiation responce in different organs and tissues (SI:Rem T:SV)