4 Questions
Which interaction is responsible for the total absorption of the incoming x-ray photon?
Photoelectric effect
Which process controls the degree of contrast in an x-ray image?
Differential absorption
Which of the following interactions are important in making an x-ray image?
Compton scattering and photoelectric effect
Which type of interaction determines the degree of contrast of an x-ray image?
Compton scattering
Test your knowledge on the interactions of X-ray beams with anatomic tissues. Learn about the processes of absorption, scattering, and transmission, as well as the five ways X-rays interact with matter.
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