X-ray quantity is ________________ to the square of the distance from the source.
Inversely proportional
What happens to density with decreases in tissue thickness?
Increases
1. Keeping exposure time as short as possible, controlling contrast (kVp) and optimal density (mAs) are all techniques to create __________ quality images
High
What results from an inclined object
A foreshortened image
Another term for focal spot blur is
penumbra
The mechanism on the x-ray tube crane that provides "stops" in a specific location is the
detent
T/F - Using a large focal spot increases x-ray beam quality as compared to using a small focal spot.
False
What changes the x-ray tube current when adjusted?
Filament current
When the projectile electron interacts with an inner-shell electron violently enough to remove that electron, what type of x-ray is produced?
Characteristic X-ray
What exposure Factor determines the patient radiation dose
