X-ray tube construction

Question 1

name 3 properties of x-rays

Answer 1

they travel in straight lines
they are ionising
they can travel through a vaccum

Question 2

what are the 2 types of x-ray tubes

Answer 2

stationary anode x-ray tubes and rotating anode x-ray tubes

Question 3

what is a stationary x-ray tube

Answer 3

these types of x-ray tubes are found in dental x-ray equipment.

they have this name due to the anode being in a fixed position

Question 4

what is a rotating x-ray tube

Answer 4

these x-ray tubes are found in general x-ray equipment used for diagnostic radiography equipment

they have this name due to the fact that the anode in this type of x-ray tube rotates at very high speeds

Question 5

what is the function of an x-ray

Answer 5

an x-ray will produce a beam of x-rays as close to the area of interest as possible while also dissipating heat in order to prevent x-ray tube damage

they also provide a consistend quality and quantity of radiation
Quality= kVp
Quantinty = mAs

they also provide an electrically safe environment for the practitioner