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| 2 main parts of an x-ray tube |
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| 2 main parts of a cathode |
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| what is the filament made of? |
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| Purpose of a focusing cup? |
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| focuses the electrons onto the anode |
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| What is an anode made of? |
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| Mo coated with W & rhenium |
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| What is the area called where electrons strike the anode? |
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| 3 things needed to make an x-ray |
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| electrons,push them over, stop them |
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| electrons boiled off from filament |
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| Cloud around the filament |
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| 2 forces that get electrons from cathode to anode |
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| opposite charges & KVP (power) |
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| Which part of the tube rotates? |
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| Size of area where electrons hit the anode |
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| What is the reason for the glass envelope to contain lead? |
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| to absorb leakage radiation |
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| If you use a large mA setting, which filament will you be using? |
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| goes out in all directions equally |
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| Which of the 4 qualities does the focal spot affect? |
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| What type of energy is the kinetic energy of electrons turned into? |
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| First step in x-ray production? |
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