In an intra-oral X-ray set, X-ray photons are produced at:
1. The filament
2. The tungsten target
3. The cathode
4. The aluminium filter
5. The focusing cup - ACCURATE ANSWER2
In an intra-oral X-ray set, the purpose of the aluminium filter is to:
1. Help create a sharper image
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ACCURATE ANSWERS
In an intra-oral X-ray set, X-ray photons are produced at:
1. The filament
2. The tungsten target
3. The cathode
4. The aluminium filter
5. The focusing cup - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅2
In an intra-oral X-ray set, the purpose of the aluminium filter is to:
1. Help create a sharper image
2. Absorb scattered radiation
3. Preferentially attenuate low energy X-rays
4. Prevent backscatter from fogging the image
5. Protect the operator - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅3
,In an intra-oral X-ray set, the purpose of the collimator is to:
1. Restrict X-ray beam to chosen area
2. Focus the X-rays
3. Absorb scattered radiation
4. Protect the operator from scatter
5. Remove the lower energy radiation from the beam - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅1
In an intra-oral X-ray set, the High Tension (Voltage) circuit:
1. Is usually about 6.5 - 7.5 mA
2. Operates at around 50,000 Volts
3. Is usually around 65,000 kV
4. Is in the 65-70 kVp range
5. Varies according to the exposure setting - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅4
Compton (inelastic) scatter:
1. Is usually around 65,000 kV
, 2. Varies according to the exposure setting
3. Is usually about 6.5 - 7.5 mA
4. Is in the 65-70 kVp range
5. Operates at around 50,000 Volts - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅3
The mA current setting on an intra-oral X-ray set:
1. Is the Mega Amp current
2. Is set higher for a bite-wing than for a periapical radiograph of an upper molar
3. Is usually set for each exposure by means of the control box
4. Controls the high tension (HT) circuit for the set
5. Controls the number of electrons produced at the filament - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅5
In an intra-oral X-ray set, excess heat...
1. Is conducted away by the copper block
2. Is dissipated by convection in the oil surrounding the tube
3. All of the above
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