Exam 12: X-Ray Interactions

Which of the following interactions with matter results in a radiograph with a loss of radiographic image contrast?

Unwanted radiographic image densities caused predominantly by scattered photons is called

Compton scattering occurs when an incident x-ray photon interacts with a ____ electron.

If a photon interacts with matter and scatters, the photon

During photoelectric absorption, the ejected electron is called a/an

During Compton scattering, the incident photon energy is divided between the

Which of the following interactions with matter results in a radiograph with higher contrast?

As the electron shells move farther from the nucleus, total electron energies ____ and binding energies ____.

During the process of attenuation, the x-ray photon may interact with

The photon that exits the atom after a Compton scattering is called the Compton

During which interaction with matter is the x-ray photon converted to matter in the form of two electrons?

In an effort to decrease the mAs of an exposure, the 15% rule of kVp change may be considered.Changing the original kVp of 84 using the 15% rule will have what impact?

Match the following items with the correct choice as they relate to x-ray photon interactions. -Compton scattering

During the process of attenuation, x-ray photons in the beam

Secondary radiation energies are highest for which element?

As the angle of deflection is increased from 0 ^$\circ$ to 180 ^$\circ$ ,

In which element are the inner-shell electrons more tightly bound to the nucleus?

When an x-ray photon passes through matter, it undergoes a process called

Match the following items with the correct choice as they relate to x-ray photon interactions. -product of pair production

Which energy-level electrons possess the highest total energy?