Photoelectric Effect and X-Ray Tubes

The photoelectric effect does not involve the creation of characteristic radiation, while it does in the x-ray tube.

Characteristic radiation is produced in the body, while the photoelectric effect is produced in the x-ray tube.

The incoming energy in the photoelectric effect is an electron interacting with the tungsten anode, while in characteristic radiation it is an x-ray photon interacting with an atom in the body.

The incoming energy in the photoelectric effect is an x-ray photon interacting with an atom in the body, while in characteristic radiation it is an electron interacting with the tungsten anode. (correct)

A photon that is emitted by a nucleus after a pair production.

A photon that is produced in the x-ray tube.

A photon that is emitted by an outer shell electron after a photoelectric interaction. (correct)

A photon that is emitted by an inner orbital electron after a Compton interaction.

Because the kVp level is too high in the diagnostic energy range.

Because the likelihood of a Compton interaction is higher in the diagnostic energy range. (correct)

Because the electron-binding energy of the atom in which the interaction occurs is too low in the diagnostic energy range.

Because the likelihood of a pair production is higher in the diagnostic energy range.

<p>Characteristic radiation is produced when an electron interacts with the tungsten anode, while secondary radiation is produced when an x-ray photon interacts with an atom in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The kVp level and the electron-binding energy of the atom in which the interaction occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is totally absorbed and creates an absorbed dose in the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers