X-ray Photon Production: Processes Inside an X-ray Tube

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

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)

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

<p>To provide a source of negatively charged electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The emission of an X-ray photon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bremsstrahlung involves deceleration of electrons, while characteristic interactions involve ejection of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It fills a vacant energy level in the outer shell</p> Signup and view all the answers