Ionising Radiation Overview Quiz

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What is the dominant factor influencing contrast in medical imaging, particularly in identifying breast tumors?

  • Electron mobility in the surrounding medium
  • Photoelectric absorption effect (correct)
  • Speed of electrons in circular orbits
  • Nuclear charge of the atom

Which atomic model is associated with the depiction of the atom as a nucleus surrounded by electrons traveling in circular orbits?

  • Rutherford's atomic model
  • Dalton's atomic model
  • Thomson's atomic model
  • Bohr's atomic model (correct)

In X-ray imaging, what property of tissues allows for differentiation based on density and chemical composition?

  • Electron mobility
  • Nuclear charge
  • Interactions with photons (correct)
  • Speed of light absorption

What fundamental concept is highlighted in the document that explains the interactions of photons with matter in medical imaging?

<p>Electromagnetic radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law related to radiation attenuation is emphasized in the document for its practical relevance in medical imaging and radiation protection?

<p>Inverse Square Law of Attenuation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interactions of photons with matter involves the complete absorption of a photon?

<p>Pair production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the reduction in radiation intensity as the distance from the radiation source increases?

<p>Attenuation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the energy associated with photons denoted?

<p>Electronvolts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major interactions of photons with matter discussed in the document?

<p>Photoelectric absorption, Compton scattering, pair production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what field can understanding ionizing radiation have a significant impact according to the document?

<p>Medicine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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