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What term describes the process by which a neutral atom acquires a positive or negative charge?
What term describes the process by which a neutral atom acquires a positive or negative charge?
- Ionization (correct)
- Excitation
- Neutralization
- Polarization
In the context of EM radiation, what is the significance of Planck's constant?
In the context of EM radiation, what is the significance of Planck's constant?
- Determines the discrete energy packets of radiation (correct)
- Regulates the wavelength of photons
- Affects the direction of the magnetic field
- Controls the speed of EM waves
Which form of radiation consists of fast-moving particles like electrons, protons, neutrons, and alpha particles?
Which form of radiation consists of fast-moving particles like electrons, protons, neutrons, and alpha particles?
- Gamma radiation
- Beta radiation
- Electromagnetic radiation
- Particulate radiation (correct)
Which type of radiation is used for imaging the distribution of radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine?
Which type of radiation is used for imaging the distribution of radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine?
What is the maximum speed at which electromagnetic radiation propagates in a vacuum?
What is the maximum speed at which electromagnetic radiation propagates in a vacuum?
What unit is commonly used to express the energy of photons?
What unit is commonly used to express the energy of photons?
What characteristic of waves refers to the intensity of the wave?
What characteristic of waves refers to the intensity of the wave?
Which region of the EM spectrum carries sufficient energy per photon to remove bound electrons from atomic shells?
Which region of the EM spectrum carries sufficient energy per photon to remove bound electrons from atomic shells?
In which media does electromagnetic radiation require a medium for propagation?
In which media does electromagnetic radiation require a medium for propagation?
What are particles emitted by some radioactive atoms that can be referred to as beta particles?
What are particles emitted by some radioactive atoms that can be referred to as beta particles?
What are the two ways in which the trajectory of electromagnetic radiation can be altered when interacting with matter?
What are the two ways in which the trajectory of electromagnetic radiation can be altered when interacting with matter?
How are frequency and wavelength related in electromagnetic radiation?
How are frequency and wavelength related in electromagnetic radiation?
