Interactions of Low Energy X-Rays (Energies Below the Diagnostic Range)with

question 1

Multiple Choice

Interactions of low energy x-rays (energies below the diagnostic range) with tissue include:

• A) Pair production
• B) Coherent scattering
• C) Photodisintegration
• D) A and C

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