What happens when high-speed electrons hit a metal target in an X-ray tube?

X-ray Tube Functionality and Mechanics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They emit X-rays.
They produce sound waves.
They create magnetic fields.
They generate electricity.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is heat production inside a vacuum problematic in X-ray systems?
It causes the vacuum to collapse.
It makes the X-ray tube heavier.
It is difficult to dissipate the heat.
It reduces the speed of electrons.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of rotating the anode in an X-ray tube?
To increase the speed of electrons.
To reduce the size of the X-ray tube.
To prevent the anode from melting.
To enhance the quality of X-rays.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the cathode in an X-ray tube?
To release electrons.
To absorb heat.
To emit X-rays.
To rotate the anode.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are electrons accelerated towards the anode in an X-ray tube?
By high-voltage.
By thermal energy.
By magnetic fields.
By gravitational force.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the energy of electrons when they hit the anode?
It is completely converted to X-rays.
It is mostly converted to heat.
It is used to rotate the anode.
It is stored in the anode.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What directs the X-rays towards the window in an X-ray tube?
The angle of the cathode.
The angle of the anode.
The speed of electrons.
The size of the vacuum.
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