Which of the Following Occurs First During X-Ray Production

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs first during x-ray production?

• A) thermionic emission
• B) voltage is transformed to kilovoltage
• C) current passes through the rheostat
• D) kilovoltage is applied to anode and cathode

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