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Which device compensates for small variations in incoming line voltage that may cause large variations in the kVp to the x-ray tube?
Which device compensates for small variations in incoming line voltage that may cause large variations in the kVp to the x-ray tube?
What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit?
What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit?
What is the function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the exposure switch in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the exposure switch in the x-ray circuit?
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What device terminates the exposure in the x-ray circuit and is set by the operator on the control console?
What device terminates the exposure in the x-ray circuit and is set by the operator on the control console?
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What is the primary purpose of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the primary purpose of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the transformer ratio for the step-up transformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the transformer ratio for the step-up transformer in the x-ray circuit?
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Which device compensates for small variations in incoming line voltage that may cause large variations in the kVp to the x-ray tube?
Which device compensates for small variations in incoming line voltage that may cause large variations in the kVp to the x-ray tube?
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What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit?
What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit?
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What is the function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the exposure switch in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the exposure switch in the x-ray circuit?
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What device terminates the exposure in the x-ray circuit and is set by the operator on the control console?
What device terminates the exposure in the x-ray circuit and is set by the operator on the control console?
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What is the primary purpose of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the primary purpose of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the transformer ratio for the step-up transformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the transformer ratio for the step-up transformer in the x-ray circuit?
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Which subcircuit is located between the AC power supply and the primary side of the step-up transformer?
Which subcircuit is located between the AC power supply and the primary side of the step-up transformer?
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What is the function of the voltage compensator?
What is the function of the voltage compensator?
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What are the three functions of the autotransformer?
What are the three functions of the autotransformer?
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What is the function of the exposure switch?
What is the function of the exposure switch?
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What is the function of the exposure timer?
What is the function of the exposure timer?
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What is the purpose of the filament circuit?
What is the purpose of the filament circuit?
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Where does the high-voltage circuit begin and end?
Where does the high-voltage circuit begin and end?
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What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit?
What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit?
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What is the function of the step-up transformer?
What is the function of the step-up transformer?
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What is the primary function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the primary function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the exposure switch in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the exposure switch in the x-ray circuit?
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What does the exposure timer do in the x-ray circuit?
What does the exposure timer do in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the primary function of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the primary function of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the rectifier unit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the rectifier unit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the voltage compensator in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the voltage compensator in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the rectifier unit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the rectifier unit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the primary purpose of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the primary purpose of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the exposure switch in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the exposure switch in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the exposure timer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the exposure timer in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the voltage compensator in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the voltage compensator in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the function of the step-up transformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the step-up transformer in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the primary function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the primary function of the autotransformer in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the exposure timer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the exposure timer in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the filament circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the mA selector in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the rectifier unit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the rectifier unit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the low-voltage circuit in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the purpose of the voltage compensator in the x-ray circuit?
What is the purpose of the voltage compensator in the x-ray circuit?
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What is the function of the step-up transformer in the x-ray circuit?
What is the function of the step-up transformer in the x-ray circuit?
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Study Notes
Overview of X-Ray Circuit Components
- The low-voltage circuit is the subcircuit between the AC power supply and the primary side of the step-up transformer.
- The control console contains all devices in the low-voltage circuit except the step-up transformer.
- The incoming voltage is monitored and stabilized by a voltage compensator due to small variations in the incoming line voltage that may cause large variations in the kVp to the x-ray tube.
- The autotransformer serves three functions: it provides the means for kVp selection, it provides compensation for fluctuations in the incoming line voltage, and it supplies power to other parts of the x-ray circuit.
- The exposure switch allows electric current to flow through the primary side of the step-up transformer, inducing current flow through the secondary side and creating voltage across the x-ray tube.
- The exposure timer is a device that terminates the exposure and is set by the operator on the control console.
- The filament circuit supplies a low current to heat the x-ray tube filament for thermionic emission of electrons.
- The primary side of the filament circuit begins and ends with the contacts on the autotransformer.
- The mA selector controls amperage in the filament circuit, determining the number of available electrons at the x-ray tube filament and thus determining the mA in the high-voltage circuit.
- The high-voltage circuit begins and ends with the secondary side of the step-up transformer and includes the x-ray tube and the rectifier unit.
- The step-up transformer increases the incoming voltage by the value of the transformer ratio, which is at least 500:1.
- The primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit is to supply the x-ray tube with voltage high enough to create x-rays, and it is located in a tank near the x-ray machine with oil surrounding the transformers inside the tank for heat dissipation.
Overview of X-Ray Circuit Components
- The low-voltage circuit is the subcircuit between the AC power supply and the primary side of the step-up transformer.
- The control console contains all devices in the low-voltage circuit except the step-up transformer.
- The incoming voltage is monitored and stabilized by a voltage compensator due to small variations in the incoming line voltage that may cause large variations in the kVp to the x-ray tube.
- The autotransformer serves three functions: it provides the means for kVp selection, it provides compensation for fluctuations in the incoming line voltage, and it supplies power to other parts of the x-ray circuit.
- The exposure switch allows electric current to flow through the primary side of the step-up transformer, inducing current flow through the secondary side and creating voltage across the x-ray tube.
- The exposure timer is a device that terminates the exposure and is set by the operator on the control console.
- The filament circuit supplies a low current to heat the x-ray tube filament for thermionic emission of electrons.
- The primary side of the filament circuit begins and ends with the contacts on the autotransformer.
- The mA selector controls amperage in the filament circuit, determining the number of available electrons at the x-ray tube filament and thus determining the mA in the high-voltage circuit.
- The high-voltage circuit begins and ends with the secondary side of the step-up transformer and includes the x-ray tube and the rectifier unit.
- The step-up transformer increases the incoming voltage by the value of the transformer ratio, which is at least 500:1.
- The primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit is to supply the x-ray tube with voltage high enough to create x-rays, and it is located in a tank near the x-ray machine with oil surrounding the transformers inside the tank for heat dissipation.
Overview of X-Ray Circuit Components
- The low-voltage circuit is the subcircuit between the AC power supply and the primary side of the step-up transformer.
- The control console contains all devices in the low-voltage circuit except the step-up transformer.
- The incoming voltage is monitored and stabilized by a voltage compensator due to small variations in the incoming line voltage that may cause large variations in the kVp to the x-ray tube.
- The autotransformer serves three functions: it provides the means for kVp selection, it provides compensation for fluctuations in the incoming line voltage, and it supplies power to other parts of the x-ray circuit.
- The exposure switch allows electric current to flow through the primary side of the step-up transformer, inducing current flow through the secondary side and creating voltage across the x-ray tube.
- The exposure timer is a device that terminates the exposure and is set by the operator on the control console.
- The filament circuit supplies a low current to heat the x-ray tube filament for thermionic emission of electrons.
- The primary side of the filament circuit begins and ends with the contacts on the autotransformer.
- The mA selector controls amperage in the filament circuit, determining the number of available electrons at the x-ray tube filament and thus determining the mA in the high-voltage circuit.
- The high-voltage circuit begins and ends with the secondary side of the step-up transformer and includes the x-ray tube and the rectifier unit.
- The step-up transformer increases the incoming voltage by the value of the transformer ratio, which is at least 500:1.
- The primary purpose of the high-voltage circuit is to supply the x-ray tube with voltage high enough to create x-rays, and it is located in a tank near the x-ray machine with oil surrounding the transformers inside the tank for heat dissipation.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental components of an X-ray circuit with this quiz! From the low-voltage circuit to the high-voltage circuit, learn about the autotransformer, exposure switch, exposure timer, filament circuit, and more. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the function and purpose of each component in an X-ray circuit. Sharpen your skills and test your knowledge today!