RADG245
TUTORIAL – X-RAY TUBE 2
Questions:
1) Fill out the following table as it relates to the X-Ray tube and housing (you can add rows
as necessary, please include all components):
COMPONENT
MATERIAL
REASON(S)
2) Differentiate between the stationary and rotating X-Ray tube.
3) List and explain the ways in which an X-Ray tube is cooled.
4) State the ways an X-Ray tube heat capacity can be increased.
5) Explain the operation of the collimator box.
6) List and explain the ways to extend the life of an X-Ray system.
7) With the aid of diagrams, explain X-Ray production.
8) Draw and label the X-Ray spectrum
9) Discuss the effects of filtration on the X-Ray beam.
10) List the characteristics of Electromagnetic radiation.
FUNCTION
Prepared by Mr. Justin Mahabirsingh MSc.