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Which of the following will occur as a result of a decrease in the anode target angle?
1. Less pronounced anode heel effect 2. Decreased effective focal spot size 3. Greater photon intensity toward the cathode side of the x-ray tube A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
C. 2 and 3
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In which of the following portions of the x-ray circuit is a step-down transformer located?
A. High-voltage side B. Filament circuit C. Rectification system D. Secondary side |
B. Filament circuit
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Which of the following devices converts electrical energy to mechanical energy?
A. Motor B. Generator C. Stator D. Rotor |
A. Motor
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Together, the filtering effect of the x-ray tube's glass envelope and its oil coolant are referred to as
A. inherent filtration B. added filtration C. compensating filtration D. port filtration |
A. inherent filtration
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When the radiographer selects kilovoltage on the control panel, which device is adjusted?
A. Step-up transformer B. Autotransformer C. Filament circuit D. Rectifier circuit |
B. autotransformer
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