Question 1

The energy of the photoelectron is equal to

Accepted Answer

A) the binding energy of the orbital electron minus the energy of the incident photon 
B) the energy of the incident photon minus the binding energy of the orbital electron 
C) the binding energy of the orbital electron plus the energy of the incident photon 
D) none of the above

Question 2

Photodisintegration occurs when the incident photon interacts with

Accepted Answer

A) an inner-shell electron 
B) an outer-shell electron 
C) inner- and outer-shell electrons 
D) the nucleus of the atom

Question 3

The probability of Compton scattering depends on the energy level of the incident x-ray photon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

After a photoelectric interaction,the incident photon

Accepted Answer

A) loses some of its energy and changes direction 
B) loses most of its energy and changes direction 
C) loses all of its energy and no longer exists 
D) none of the above

Question 5

A breakage of the major structure and framework of the macromolecule as a result of an x-ray interaction is called

Accepted Answer

A) main-chain scission 
B) cross-linking 
C) point lesions 
D) all of the above

Question 6

To produce a radiographic image that represents anatomy,there must be

Accepted Answer

A) photoelectric interactions 
B) transmitted photons 
C) differential absorption 
D) all of the above

Exam 7: X-Ray Interactions With Matter