Chapter 4 Vocab - Part 2
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| Matter | Anything that occupies space and has shape or form.
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| Nucleus | The center of an atom. Contains protons and neutrons.
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| Neutron | One of the three particles that compose an atom. These particles have no electrical charge.
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| Sine wave | A repeating wave form, as seen in an AC current. Also called a sinusoidal form.
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| Wavelength | The distance from one crest of a wave to the next.
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| Photon | The smallest possible unit of electromagnetic energy. A tiny "bullet" of energy.
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| Transformer | The device used to produce the high voltage needed for x-ray production.
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| Milliampere (MA) | Used to measure the x-ray tube current. Equal to 1/1000 of an ampere (0.001 A).
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| Resistance (R) | Any property of the circuit that opposes or hinders the flow of current.
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| Molecules | Two or more atoms chemically combined.
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| Potential Difference | The force or strength of the electrons flowing within an electric circuit.
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| Proton | One of three particles that compose an atom. These particles have a positive electrical charge.
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| Rectification | The process of changing alternating current into direct current to produce x-rays. Alternating current can be converted so that it flows in one direction only.
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| Volt (V) | The unit used to measure potential difference.
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