RAD 240 - Review (Physics)

Which of the following interactions with matter consitutes the ionization of an outer-shell electron?

Which of the following is the SI unit for dose equivalent?

Which of the following describes the x-ray beam as it exits the patient?

Which of the following interactions with matter is a process that results in no loss of energy as x-rays scatter?

Which of the following is the primary controller of beam quality?

Which of the following terms is used to refer to any process decreasing the intensity of the primary photon beam?

Which of the following is the primary controller of quantity?

The intensity of radiation is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source.

Which describes the comparative capabilities of radiation with differing LETs to produce a particular biologic reaction?

Which of the following describes the process of the average energy deposited per unit length of track?

The frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum of the x-ray beam has an inverse relationship with which of the following?

Which of the following is the SI unit for exposure?

Which of the following describes the x-ray beam before it interacts with matter? (exposure)

The enhancement of the therapeutic or detrimental effect of ionizing radiation due to presence of oxygen.

Which of the following describes the 'boiling off of electrons' at the filament?

Which of the following is the SI unit for absorbed dose?

Which of the following is the source of free electrons in the cathode?

Which of the following is NOT a target interaction?

Which of the following is an interaction between an x-ray photon and an inner-shell electron?

Which of the following is the SI unit for air kerma?