RT 205 X-Ray Tube Components

Question 1

where the alternating current comes from to power the circuit

Answer 1

Main breaker

Question 2

when you push the button to start an exposure this switch closes to start the exposure.

Answer 2

Exposure switch

Question 3

this is where you adjust the kVp for the exposure.

Answer 3

Autotransformer

Question 4

this part of the circuit stops the exposure.

Answer 4

Timer circuit

Question 5

this transformer bumps the voltage up so that the x-ray tube has very high voltage to make the electrons have enough energy to form x-rays.

Answer 5

Step up transformer

Question 6

this makes the current only go in one direction through the x-ray tube.

Answer 6

Four diode rectification circuit

Question 7

this variable resistor adjusts the current going to the filament.

Answer 7

filament circuit variable resistor

Question 8

this transformer steps the voltage down and therefore the current up.

Answer 8

Step-down transformer

Question 9

this is where the x-rays are created.

Answer 9

x-ray tube

Question 10

this rotates the anode

Answer 10

rotor stator