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RAD156 Jeopardy

EM radiation, Electricity, magnets

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A form of energy that originates from the atom? Electromagnetic Radiation
The study of stationary charges. Electrostatics
The only difference between X-rays and gamma rays is this Their origin
Photons exhibit this type of behavior Wave particle duality
The velocity of X-ray photons Speed of light (3x10*8 m/s)
This causes electrons to move in a conductor Potential difference (voltage)
The intensity of electromagnetic radiation diminishes over distance. This is an application of this rule. Inverse square law
Has the ability to block magnetic fields Nothing
What is the unit of electrical power? Watts
What law states that the resistance in a circuit is equal to the voltage divided by the current? Ohm’s law
The lowest energy range of the electromagnetic spectrum Radio waves
EM Radiation is measured using what term? Hertz
Gamma rays are produced in the _________ of the atom Nucleus
The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its? Frequency
The unit of electric potential Volt
The flow of electrons in a conductor Current
Electrons that flow in only one direction represents this DC (direct current)
The smallest quantity of any type of electromagnetic energy Photon
What is the equation for the velocity of all electromagnetic radiation? 3x10*8 m/s
What are the three wave parameters needed to describe electromagnetic energy? Velocity, frequency, wavelength
What are the rings rotating around an electron in motion? The magnetic field
Materials that are weakly repelled by either magnetic pole Diamagnetic
Adding an iron core to a magnetic field will do this Intensify the magnetic field
The unit of measure for magnetic field strength Tesla (T)
Transformers operate on this type of current AC
What is the potential difference in terms of X-ray control panel kVp
This does not convert one form of energy to another but changes electrical potential and current into higher and lower intensity. Transformer
The most efficient type of transformer Shell type
The flow of electrons in a conductor Current
Electrons can flow through or on one of these Conductors
The ampere is also known as this Current
V=IR Ohm’s law
P=IV Electric power
Plastic, rubber, and glass Insulators
These materials possess the ability to conduct and insulate Semi-conductors
Materials used, the length, the cross-sectional diameter, and temperature The factors affecting resistance
Device used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy Motor
A step up transformer will do this Increase voltage and decrease current
According to Ohm’s law, what would the voltage be in the resistance is 8 ohm and the current is 16 ampere? 128
According to Ohm’s law, what would the resistance be if the voltage is 220 volt and the current is 30 ampere? 7 ohm
5 ohm, 6 ohm and 4 ohm resistors connected in a series would result in a total resistance of how many ohms? 15
A step up transformer works on this principle Mutual induction
AC or DC will cause inductance AC
Electromagnetic induction requires a conductor and this Changing magnetic field
Another name for magnetic lines Flux
This is present around all electrical currents Magnetic field
According to the right hand thumb rule, which direction would the magnetic field be if the current is moving toward you? Counter clockwise
Parallel resistors of 2 ohm, 6 ohm and 7 ohm would result in a total resistance of how many ohm? 1.23 ohm
Based on electrostatics and potential difference, electron flow means electrons do this. Flow from negative to positive
Electrons move from areas of ___________ to ____________ concentration. Highest; lowest
Friction, contact and induction are methods of this term. Electrification
Process of charging an object by adding or subtracting electrons Electrification
Study of fixed electric charges or charges at rest. Electrostatics
This element is the best known conductor Silver (Au)
The measurement of electromotive force (EMF) ie: pushing Volt
This type of material is weakly repelled by a magnetic field Diamagnetic
What is the center of an atom Nucleus
Which is the coil being induced in mutual induction? The secondary coil
These three things affect differential absorption. What is the atomic #, mass density of tissue, and X-ray energy (kVp)
Characteristic X-rays, an ionized atom and a photo electron are by products of this Photoelectric absorption
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