2 Radiation Physics
CHAPTER REVIEW ANSWER KEY
Multiple Choice
1. d
6. d
Rationale: Alpha particles, beta particles, and protons possess mass and are considered particulate
radiation.
Chapter 2: Radiation Physics 2
Identification
11. filament
19. aluminum filter
Multiple Choice
27. b
Rationales:
31. c
Rationale: Thermionic emission occurs at the cathode that is the negative electrode inside the x-ray
tube.
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Multiple Choice (Continued)
35. c
Identification
Multiple Choice
41. b
Rationale: This diagram illustrates the x-ray photon colliding with an inner shell electron. The photon
Identification