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is the emission of energy in the form of waves through space or a material.
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Radiation
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What is a high energy ionizing electromagnetic radiation.
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X-radiation
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A form of ionizing radiation is the ................?
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X-ray
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What is the science or study of radiation as used in medicine.?
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Radiology
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A ................. is an image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to x-rays and them processing it.
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Radiograph
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The making of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by exposure to x rays is .......................?
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Dental radiography
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What is radiation that produces ionization?
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Ionizing radiation
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The positive electrode in the x ray tube is the ?
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Anode
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The negative electrode in the x ray tube is the ?.
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Cathode
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The ............ is the most penetrating beam produced at the target of the anode.
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Primary beam
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An electrically charged particle is an ?
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Ion
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The ................... is the x ray tube peak voltage used during an x ray exposure
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Peak kilovoltage
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A .................. is 1/1000 of an ampere, a unit of measurement used to describe the intensity of an electric current.
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Milliampere
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Tiny negatively charged particles found in the atom are .............
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Electrons
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The ............ is a focal spot in the anode.
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Tungsten target
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