Production of X-Radiation

Question 1

Target metal used in an X-Ray tube must have which property?

Answer 1

A high melting point and a high atomic number

Question 2

When electrons approach the positive electrostatic field of the X-Ray tube target, they are abruptly decelerated and lose energy. This energy is known as:

Answer 2

Bremsstrahlung

Question 3

The “boiling off” of electrons from the tungsten filament is known as:

Answer 3

Thermionic emission

Question 4

The law of Conservation of Energy states that:

Answer 4

Energy can change forms. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed. The total amount of energy in the universe is constant

Question 5

An electron has a charge of:

Answer 5

-1

Question 6

Energy in motion is known as:

Answer 6

Kinetic energy

Question 7

The source of electrons in the X-Ray tube is the:

Answer 7

Cathode

Question 8

The potential difference across the X-Ray tube is determined by the:

Answer 8

KVP set at the control panel

Question 9

The purpose of the focusing cup is to:

Answer 9

Cause electrons to travel in a stream toward the anode

Question 10

The milliamperage through the X-Ray tube for any given exposure is chiefly dependent on the:

Answer 10

Heat of the filament