The majority of x-rays produced by dental x-ray machines are formed by
A) characteristic radiation.
B) radionuclide decay.
C) bremsstrahlung radiation.
D) coherent scattering.
C
Explanation: A) The majority of x-rays produced by dental x-ray machines are formed by general/bremsstrahlung radiation, which is produced when electrons are accelerated across the tube head and abruptly stop against the tungsten target.
B) The majority of x-rays produced by dental x-ray machines are formed by general/bremsstrahlung radiation, which is produced when electrons are accelerated across the tube head and abruptly stop against the tungsten target.
C) The majority of x-rays produced by dental x-ray machines are formed by general/bremsstrahlung radiation, which is produced when electrons are accelerated across the tube head and abruptly stop against the tungsten target.
D) The majority of x-rays produced by dental x-ray machines are formed by general/bremsstrahlung radiation, which is produced when electrons are accelerated across the tube head and abruptly stop against the tungsten target.
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