Discovery
When was x-ray discovered?
November 8, 1895
What is the conventional unit of measurement for exposure?
roentgen
X-rays are measured in:
Frequency and wavelength
How fast do x-rays travel?
At the speed of light
Who discovered x-rays?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
What is the SI unit of measurement of radioactivity?
Becquerel
Frequency is measured in:
Hertz
X-rays can produce ____ radiation
Secondary
What type of tube was used during the discovery?
Crookes Tube
How is dose equivalent measured in rad workers?
With an OSL
Wavelength is measured in:
Angstroms
X-rays can be ____ or _____ by tissues in the body
Scattered or absorbed
What substance fluoresced?
Barium Platinocyanide
What is the relationship between the roentgen and C/kg?
They are the units of measurement for exposure
What is the speed of light in miles per second?
186,000 miles/s
What is the mass of x-rays?
No Mass
What year did they find out that x-rays are harmful?
1898
1 rad = ?
0.01 Gy
Wavelength and frequency have what type of relationship?
Inverse
What type of beam do x-rays form?
Polyenergetic or heterogeneous