Properties of X-Ray

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation?

A. Alpha
B. Cosmic
C. Gamma
D. X-Ray

Answer 1

A. Alpha

Question 2

The unit hertz is a measurement of:

Answer 2

Frequency

Question 3

The man credited for the discovery of X-Rays is:

Answer 3

Wilhelm Roentgen

Question 4

X-Rays travel at a constant speed of light in a vacuum. This is equal to:

Answer 4

186,000 miles per second

Question 5

The ability to remove electrons from the orbital shell of an atom is known as:

Answer 5

Ionization

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural radiation?

A. Uranium
B. Thorium
C. Potassium 40
D. Lithium

Answer 6

D. Lithium

Question 7

The type of electromagnetic radiation with the longest wavelength is:

Answer 7

Radio

Question 8

An X-Ray beam consists of rays of varying energies. This is known as:

Answer 8

Polyenergetic

Question 9

Which of the listed characteristics of X-Rays causes a possible harmful effect to patients?

A. X-Rays are invisible
B. X-Rays travel in straight lines
C. X-Rays are ionizing
D. X-Rays are electrically neutral

Answer 9

C. X-Rays are ionizing

Question 10

In which location would you receive the most background radiation?

Answer 10

Mountainous region