X-ray production and ionising radiation Flashcards
1
Q
Tungsten chemical symbol?
A
W
2
Q
Ionising radiation
A
Radiation is capable of producing ions by removing an electron(s) from an atom
3
Q
What is radiation?
A
Emission and propagation of energy in the form of a wave or particles
4
Q
Can you turn radiation on and off?
A
Yes
5
Q
What odour are long wavelength?
A
Orange/red
6
Q
What colour are the short wavelengths?
A
Blue
7
Q
Does radiation travel in a. Straight line?
A
Yes
8
Q
Are x-rays ionising?
A
Yes
9
Q
Cathode
A
Negative
10
Q
Anode
A
Positive
11
Q
What way do electrons travel in x-ray tube?
A
Cathode to anode
12
Q
On the anode, what ion is here?
A
Tungesten
13
Q
What moves the electron from anode to cathode?
A
Potential difference
At very high speed
14
Q
Heat s generated, where does the heat go?
A
Dissipated by copper bar and surrounding oil
15
Q
How much of the energy is x-ray?
A
1%
