X-Ray Production

Question 1

x-photon production increases with increase in

Answer 1

kVp

Question 2

100 kVp

Answer 2

1% are x-photons

Question 3

bremsstrahlung radiation

Answer 3

• “slowed radiation”

- one-third

Question 4

characteristic radiation

Answer 4

projectile electrons interact with inner-k-shell atomic electrons
- discrete energies for discrete emission spectrum

Question 5

4 factors that affect x-ray emission spectrum

Answer 5

1. heat and low energy x-rays are produced
2. Bremsstrahlung x-rays are emitted
3. target absorbs low energy x-rays
4. external filtration improves x-ray quality and reduces radiation dose

Question 6

interaction with K-shell electrons produces..

Answer 6

characteristic radiation

Question 7

interaction and deflection of the projectile electrons with the nucleus causes…

Answer 7

Bremssrahlung radiation

- MAJORITY of x-rays in the spectrum