Inefficiency of X-Ray Production

What percentage of energy in X-ray production is converted to heat?

• 1%

• 50%

• 99%

• 10%

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Fill in the blank: Excessive heat _______ tube life.

• reduces

• increases

• ignores

• multiplies

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

The percentage of heat and x-rays produced during X-ray production varies slightly with varying kVp selection.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What is one type of tube failure that involves the pitting and melting of the anode?

• Pitting and melting of Anode

• Cracking of Cathode

• Short circuit in Grid

• Leakage in Filament

What type of tube failure is characterized by damage to the bearing?

• Bearing Damage

• Corrosion Erosion

• Overheating

• Pitting

What is the tube failure called when there is vaporization of the filament due to arcing?

• Vaporization of Filament (Arcing)

• Anode Pitting

• Glass Envelope Cracking

• Cathode Swelling

Fill in the blank: Single exposure excessive heating of the ______ causes pitting and melting.

• anode

• cathode

• filament

• collimator

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What does single exposure excessive heating of the anode cause?

• Cooling of the anode

• Melting and pitting of the anode

• Increased radiation output

• Surface smoothness

Fill in the blank: Pitting and melting of the anode results in surface _______.

• irregularities

• smoothness

• coloration

• hardness

Pitting and melting of the anode results in inconsistent and reduced radiation output.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3