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Basic Physics for Radiography

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show 1. Solid & 2. Liquid  
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The quantity of matter that makes up any physical object is called the:   show
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Which of the following is located in an orbit around the nucleus of an atom?   show
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show Neutron  
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show 1. Neutrons & 3. Protons  
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show Ionized  
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Mechanical energy can be classified as either kinetic energy or:   show
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show Electromagnetic energy  
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X-rays with greater energy have a shorter _____ and are more penetrating.   show
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Of the following types of electromagnetic energy, which has the shortest wavelength?   show
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show 1. They are highly penetrating and invisible. 3. They travel in straight lines at the speed of light.  
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The smallest possible unit of electromagnetic energy is the:   show
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The term for a continuous path for the flow of electrical charges from the power source through one or more electrical devices and back to the source is:   show
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show Volt  
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The frequency of alternating current (AC) delivered by electric utilities in the United States and Canada is:   show
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The purpose of a transformer is to:   show
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show K  
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show Shell  
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show ion  
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The process of converting AC to DC is called:   show
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One of the most important elements in radiology that is used to create the x-rays is:   show
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show True  
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When a step-up transformer increases voltage from the primary side to the secondary side of a transformer, amperage is increased.   show
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show True  
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show True  
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show False  
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Ammeter   show
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show Measures electrical potential  
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Transformer   show
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show Current changes polarity from negative to positive at regular intervals  
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Kilovolt (kV)   show
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show Process of changing AC to DC  
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show Unit to measure the rate of current flow in a circuit  
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Milliampere (mA)   show
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Volt (V)   show
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show Quantity of electrons flowing in a circuit  
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