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What is the main function of the step-up transformer in the secondary circuit?
What is the main function of the step-up transformer in the secondary circuit?
- To ensure electrons flow in both directions
- To convert kilovolts to volts
- To change direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)
- To convert volts to kilovolts (correct)
Where are rectifiers located within the secondary circuit?
Where are rectifiers located within the secondary circuit?
- Between the x-ray tube and the power supply
- Between the step-up transformer and the x-ray tube (correct)
- Between the power supply and the step-up transformer
- Within the x-ray tube itself
What is the role of rectifiers in the x-ray system?
What is the role of rectifiers in the x-ray system?
- To ensure alternating current flows to the x-ray tube
- To increase the voltage supplied to the x-ray tube
- To convert alternating current to direct current (correct)
- To reduce the polarity of the current flowing to the x-ray tube
Which statement accurately describes the current types relevant to the secondary circuit?
Which statement accurately describes the current types relevant to the secondary circuit?
What is the relationship between the components in the secondary circuit?
What is the relationship between the components in the secondary circuit?
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Secondary circuit in x-ray
Secondary circuit in x-ray
The secondary circuit is one of three circuits in an x-ray system. It is called 'secondary' because it is on the secondary side of the step-up transformer, which increases voltage.
Step-up transformer's role
Step-up transformer's role
The step-up transformer converts alternating current (AC) to higher voltage, which is then converted to direct current (DC) for use by the x-ray tube.
Rectifier function
Rectifier function
Rectifiers convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), ensuring electrons flow in only one direction in the x-ray tube.
X-ray tube's role
X-ray tube's role
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What makes up the secondary circuit?
What makes up the secondary circuit?
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Study Notes
The Secondary Circuit
- The secondary circuit is one of three circuits within an x-ray system.
- It's called "secondary" because it's on the secondary side of the step-up transformer.
- The step-up transformer converts volts to kilovolts.
- The X-ray tube operates using direct current (DC) and is part of the secondary circuit.
- The secondary side of the step-up transformer uses alternating current (AC) and converts volts to kilovolts.
- Rectifiers convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).
- Rectifiers ensure electrons flow in only one direction within the x-ray tube.
- Alternating current (AC) has a reversing polarity, causing electrons to travel in both directions.
- Rectifiers change the polarity of the current, so electrons only flow in one direction.
- The location of the rectifiers is between the step-up transformer (AC) and the x-ray tube (DC).
- The secondary circuit includes these three components:
- The secondary side of the step-up transformer
- Rectifiers
- The x-ray tube
Transformer, Rectifiers, and X-ray Tube
- The step-up transformer converts volts to kilovolts using alternating current (AC).
- Rectifiers convert alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC).
- The x-ray tube uses direct current (DC) and converts electrons into x-rays.
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