7 Questions
What happens to the energy of an electron when it undergoes a sudden speed reduction in a Bremsstrahlung interaction?
It decreases and changes direction
What is the primary mechanism by which X-ray photons are produced in a characteristic interaction?
Ejection of an electron from a higher energy shell
What is the role of the anode in an X-ray tube?
To interact with electrons and produce X-ray photons
What is the purpose of the cathode in an X-ray tube?
To provide a source of negatively charged electrons
What is the outcome of the process of filling vacant energy levels in a characteristic interaction?
The emission of an X-ray photon
What is the difference between Bremsstrahlung and characteristic interactions?
Bremsstrahlung involves deceleration of electrons, while characteristic interactions involve ejection of electrons
What is the fate of the ejected electron in a characteristic interaction?
It fills a vacant energy level in the outer shell
Discover what happens inside an X-ray tube when the exposure button is pressed. Learn about the interactions between electrons and the anode, and how X-ray photons are produced. Test your understanding of Bremsstrahlung and characteristic interactions.
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