A Certain X-Ray Tube Requires a Current of 7 MA

question 53

Multiple Choice

A certain x-ray tube requires a current of 7 mA at a voltage of 80 kV.The rate of energy dissipation is:

• A)5600 W
• B)560 W
• C)26 W
• D)11.4 W
• E)0.088 W

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