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The filament of the cathode is composed of ____ wire.

Typical anode construction contains which of the following materials? Tungsten-rhenium alloy Molybdenum Graphite

Refer to the following emission spectrum.  Number 1 indicates the original technique employed for an exposure and Number 2 indicates the corresponding technique change.  What technique change is signified in this illustration? figure_6.6 labeled #1.jpg

A ____does not require a warm-up procedure and is extremely effective in dissipating heat.

Which of the following are located on the secondary, high-voltage side of the x-ray circuit? Ground Secondary side of the step up transformer Kilovolt meter Filament ammeter Rectifiers Rheostat

Hysteresis loss in a transformer is due to:

Refer to the following anode cooling curve for a single phase unit.  What is the length of time necessary for this anode to cool to 50,000 HU after 12 exposures of 600 mA, 0.2 seconds, and 70 kVp? figure_5.11.jpg

What type of radiation is composed of x-ray photons not produced at the focal spot?

Refer to the following x-ray emission spectrum.  The applied voltage that produced this beam is: emission spectrum(1).png

The following segment of an x-ray circuit indicates a: x-ray circuit with 4 diodes cropped for exam.jpg