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The formation of ion pairs. |
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List some properties of X-Rays |
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Have no mass or weight Have no charge Interact with matter causing ionization Penetrates opaque tissues and structures Affects phographic film emulsion Travel in straight lines Travel at speed of light Affects biological tissue. |
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Describe what radiopaque images look like |
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Describe what radiolucent images look like |
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General/Bremsstrahlung Radiation |
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MAJORITY OF X-RAYS PRODUCED BY DENTAL XRAY MACHINES. Produced when high speed electons are stopped or slowed down by the tungsten atoms of the dental x-ray tube. |
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Produced when a bombarding eletron from the tube filament collides with an orbiting K electron of the tungsten target. Min of 69 kVp required to dislodge a K electron from tungsten atom. VERY SMALL PART OF X=RAYS PRODUCED |
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