The Compton effect causes x-rays to be scattered in all directions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE
Explanation: Part of the energy of a dental x-ray is transferred to an orbital electron and a new, weaker x-ray is formed that scatters in a different direction, possibly even a direction opposite to the original x-ray.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Intervention strategies need to match

A) Client's contexts B) Client's preferred occupations C) Client needs D) Goal directions

Health Professions

To reverse the process of toxic alcohols, ____ may be administered.

A. naloxone B. fomepizole C. sodium bicarbonate D. pralidoxime

Health Professions

Inherent filtration is recommended to be:

2.5 mm aluminum equivalent 0.5 tungsten equivalent 0.5 mm aluminum equivalent 2.0 mm aluminum equivalent

Health Professions

Isolation valves should be tested at least:

A. once a year. B. twice a year. C. once a month. D. every other year.

Health Professions