For an X-Ray Tube to Produce X Rays with a Wavelength

question 33

Multiple Choice

For an X-ray tube to produce X rays with a wavelength as short as 0.025 nm,the electrons must be accelerated by a potential difference of

• A)550 kV
• B)0.25 V
• C)500 kV
• D)50 kV
• E)1 V

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Definitions:

Ischemia

Restriction of blood flow to tissue or organs; often used with reference to the heart.

Embolism

The sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus, typically a blood clot, leading to potentially life-threatening conditions.

Myocardial Infarctions

A medical term used for a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a long enough time that part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies.

Heart Attacks

A medical emergency where the blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot, leading to the damage of heart muscle.