Thermionic emission in the cathode filament produces extreme heat on the filament causing ______________ of the filament.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


vaporization Because of the extreme heat imparted on the filament during thermionic emission, vaporization of the tungsten atoms will begin to occur.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Which group of insurers touts exclusive services to their patients?

A. HMO B. PPO C. EPO D. Medicare

Health Professions

Which of the following statements correctly describe gases? 1. Gases exhibit the phenomenon of flow. 2. Molecular forces of attraction are minimal. 3. Gases are difficult to compress. 4. Gases expand to fill their container

a. 1 and 2 only b. 1, 2, and 4 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 3 and 4 only

Health Professions

List five behaviors that an employee can demonstrate in the workplace that will reflect elements of ethics.

What will be an ideal response?

Health Professions

Which of the following is a component of the axial skeleton?

a. Arms b. Legs c. Neck d. Pelvis

Health Professions