Which of the following would be considered a basic form of matter? 1. Solid 2. Liquid 3. Mass

The quantity of matter that makes up any physical object is called the

Which of the following is located in an orbit around the nucleus of an atom?

Which of the following has a negative (-) electrical charge?

Which of the following are considered fundamental particles of atoms? 1. Neutrons 2. Photons 3. Protons

When a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, the atom is said to be

Mechanical energy can be classified as either kinetic energy or:

X-rays consists of

X-rays with greater energy have a shorter _____ and are more penetrating

Of the following types of electromagnetic energy, which has the shortest wavelength?

Which of the following are accurate statements regarding the characteristics of x-rays? 1. They are highly penetrating and invisible 2. They cause certain crystals to fluoresce 3. They travel in straight lines at the speed of light

The smallest possible unit of electromagnetic energy is the

The term for a continuous path for the flow of electrical charges from the power source through one or more electrical devices and back to the source is

The common unit of measure for the potential difference across an x-ray tube is the

The frequency of alternating current (AC) delivered by electric utilities in the United States and Canada is

The purpose of a transformer is to

Which electron shell in the atom is most important for the production of x-rays?

Electrons are held in place around the nucleus of the atom by a(n)

When an atom gains or loses an electron is is called a(n)

The process of converting AC to DC is called

One of the most important elements in radiology that is used to create x-rays is

X-rays cause ionization in the human body. This has a negative effect on the body.

When a step-up transformer increases voltage from the primary side to the secondary side of a transformer, amperage is increased

If a transformer has 100 turns on the primary side and 25 turns on the secondary side, it is a step-down transformer

A transformer with a 500:1 ratio would be a step-up transformer

X-rays with greater energy have a lower frequency

X-rays can cause cancer

What is the velocity of x-rays?

What is the quantity of electrons flowing in a circuit called?

What unit is used to measure current (quantity of electrons flowing in a circuit)?

What is the force or speed of the electron flow in the current called?

What unit is used to measure potential difference?

What is any property of the circuit that opposes or hinders the flow of current?

What unit is used to measure electoral resistance?

What is the distance from one crest to the next called?

Longest wavelengths will have ___ frequency

A typical x-ray tube operated in what milliamperage range?

What type of current is delivered to homes in the US and Canada?

High frequency x-ray generators can change the standard electrical frequency (Hertz [Hz]) to as high as:

When an electrical current uses its magnetic field to create a secondary current, the process is called?

What is the name of the device that produces the high voltage needed for x-ray production?

Measures electrical current

Measures electrical potential

Current charges polarity from negative to positive at regular intervals

Unit to measure the rate of current flow in a circuit

Unit to measure potential difference