Each of the following conditions must exist for x-rays to be produced EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

a. A target capable of stopping the electrons
b. An air-filled glass tube
c. High voltage to impart speed to the electrons
d. A source of free electrons


b. The tube is a glass bulb from which the air has been pumped out to create a vacuum. The vacuum offers minimal resistance to the electrons traveling from the cathode to the target.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Health care professionals should learn to recognize signs of domestic violence and other forms of abuse. All of the following are signs of abuse except:

A) being encouraged to see friends or family. B) being blamed for his or her violent outbursts. C) he or she says things like, "If I can't have you then no one can." D) being ?hurt (by hitting, beating, pushing, shoving, punching, slapping, kicking, or biting).

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