IMAG 1113 Chapter 1 Essential Concepts of Radiographic Science

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What charge does an electron possess in an ion pair?

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Negative charge

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What is matter?

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Anything that occupies space and has mass

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What is energy in motion known as?

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Kinetic Energy

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Which of the following is not a type of energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is it called when matter intercepts radiation and absorbs all or some of the radiation?

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Irradiation

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Define ionization.

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The process by which an atom or molecule gains or loses electrons, resulting in the formation of ions.

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What is potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

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What is radiation?

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Energy that travels through space in the form of waves or particles.