history of x-rays, radiology terminology, and characteristics of electromagnetic energy
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10 Terms
what was the name of the experimental tube used to study the behavior and conduction of electrons?
crookes tube
what material ‘glows’ when exposed to cathode rays?
barium platinocyanide
what year did wilhelm conrad roentgen discover x-rays?
november 8, 1895
what term is used to describe a medical specialty that employs radiation, radio frequencies, and sound waves to diagnose and treat diseases?
diagnostic imaging
what term best describes a ‘bundle"‘ of energy?
photon
which form of energy would be considered highest on the electromagnetic spectrum?
gamma rays
which of the following statements is false regarding wavelength?
refers to the distance between one peak and one valley
as wavelength increases, energy level ___________
decreases
as frequency decreases, energy level ____________
decreases
define the speed of light
186,000 miles/sec, 3 × 108 m/sec, 3 x 1010 cm/sec