10 Questions
What components are used to detect X-rays after passing through an object?
Scintillator
Which type of X-ray generator produces 35% more average photon energy than a single-phase generator?
Multiphase generator
What is the power rating formula for a single-phase X-ray generator?
$W = V \times A \times 0.7$
What is the term used to describe the fidelity with which an anatomical structure being examined is rendered on a radiograph?
Spatial resolution
Focal-spot blur in X-ray imaging is primarily caused by which factor?
Effective size of focal spot
Which of the following geometric factors plays the most important role in determining spatial resolution in X-ray imaging?
Focal-spot blur
What is the term used to describe the random fluctuation in intensity of a radiographic image?
Quantum mottle
'Geometric unsharpness' in X-ray imaging is also known as:
'Penumbra'
'Radiographic noise' in an X-ray image can be attributed to:
'Scatter radiation'
'Heel effect' in X-ray imaging results in:
'Smaller focal spot on anode side'
Test your knowledge on the key components of X-ray machines, including the X-ray tube responsible for generating X-rays and the collimator that controls the beam size and shape. Learn about cathodes, anodes, vacuum tubes, and electron acceleration in this quiz.
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