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What happens to the energy of an electron when it undergoes a sudden speed reduction in a Bremsstrahlung interaction?
What happens to the energy of an electron when it undergoes a sudden speed reduction in a Bremsstrahlung interaction?
- It remains constant and changes direction
- It increases and changes direction
- It decreases and changes direction (correct)
- It remains constant and does not change direction
What is the primary mechanism by which X-ray photons are produced in a characteristic interaction?
What is the primary mechanism by which X-ray photons are produced in a characteristic interaction?
- Ejection of an electron from a lower energy shell
- Ejection of an electron from the outer shell
- Acceleration of an electron in a tungsten atom
- Ejection of an electron from a higher energy shell (correct)
What is the role of the anode in an X-ray tube?
What is the role of the anode in an X-ray tube?
- To provide a path for electrons to travel from the cathode
- To accelerate electrons to high speeds
- To interact with electrons and produce X-ray photons (correct)
- To absorb X-ray photons and reduce energy loss
What is the purpose of the cathode in an X-ray tube?
What is the purpose of the cathode in an X-ray tube?
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What is the outcome of the process of filling vacant energy levels in a characteristic interaction?
What is the outcome of the process of filling vacant energy levels in a characteristic interaction?
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What is the difference between Bremsstrahlung and characteristic interactions?
What is the difference between Bremsstrahlung and characteristic interactions?
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What is the fate of the ejected electron in a characteristic interaction?
What is the fate of the ejected electron in a characteristic interaction?
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