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RAD106 Exam 1

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What is Matter measured in? Kilograms
What is the biggest source of man-made ionizing radiation exposure to the public Diagnostic x-rays
What is the energy of x-rays? electromagnetic
The formula E = mc2 is the basis for the theory that led to the development of nuclear power
a special quantity of radiologic science Radioactivity
Computed tomography was developed in the 1970's
Filtration is used to absorb low energy x-rays
Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of Matter
What does ALARA stand for? As low as Reasonably Achievable
A moving object has what type of energy Kinetic
ice and steam are examples of two forms of Matter
What is the removal of an electron from an atom called? Ionization
____________ is the transfer of energy. Radiation
Which type of energy is the energy of motion at the molecular level? Thermal energy
Which units are considered base quantities? Mass, length, and time
Newtons third law For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
Thermal radiation is the transfer of heat by the emission of infrared radiation
special quantities used in radiologic science Exposure, dose, effective dose
Convert 5/1000 to a fraction. 0.005
SI unit for power Joule/second
the law of conservation of energy Energy may be transformed from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed
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