Used to measure the potential difference across an x-ray tube. Equal to 1000 volts.
Binding Energy
The quantities of energy that are required to hold electrons in orbital shells.
Ionization
When a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, the electrical charges of its protons and electrons are no longer equal.
Ampere
Used to measure the rate of current flow in the circuit. Equals an electrical charge of 1 coulomb flowing through the conductor each second.
Intensifying screens
Plates coated with fluorescent crystals.
Mass
The quantity of matter that makes up any physical object.
Electron
One of three fundamental particles that compose atoms. These particles have a negative charge.
Element
A substance made up of only one type of atom.
Electromagnetic Energy
The spectrum of energies that includes radio waves, microwaves, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays. The energy has both electric and magnetic properties.
Chemical compound
A substance that consists of only one type of molecule.
