WorksheetsQuiz on X-ray Interaction with Matter
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What type of scattering occurs with low energy x-rays?
Pair Production
Photoelectric Effect
Coherent Scattering
Compton Scattering
Which interaction involves the ejection of an outer shell electron?
Photodisintegration
Compton Scattering
Photoelectric Effect
Coherent Scattering
What is the result of the Compton Scattering process?
Scattered X-ray
Emission of a nuclear fragment
Change in direction without energy change
Total absorption of x-ray energy
The probability of the photoelectric effect is directly proportional to which factor?
X-ray energy
Incident x-ray energy
Atomic number to the third power
Outer shell electron binding energy
What happens during pair production?
A nuclear fragment is emitted
An x-ray is absorbed by the nucleus
Two electrons are created from an x-ray
An outer shell electron is ejected
What is the energy threshold for pair production to occur?
10 MeV
1.02 MeV
0.51 MeV
5 MeV
Which scattering process contributes slightly to image noise?
Pair Production
Photoelectric Effect
Coherent Scattering
Compton Scattering
What is the main characteristic of photodisintegration?
Ejects outer shell electrons
Involves interaction with the nucleus
Occurs with low energy x-rays
Produces characteristic x-rays
What is the result of the photoelectric effect?
Scattered x-ray with reduced energy
Total absorption of x-ray energy
Emission of a positron
Deflection of x-ray by 180 degrees
What type of radiation is produced during the annihilation process in pair production?
Gamma radiation
Characteristic radiation
X-ray radiation
Annihilation radiation
