Image Production

• what is needed for xray production?

  -source of electrons

  -acceleration of electrons

  -sudden stoppage of electrons
• what is a autotransformer?

  a variable transformer; operates on the self-induction
• where are the KVP settings made in the circuit ?

  autotransformer
• what does the autotransformer do?


  allows manipulation of kVp and mA
• the autotransformer is also known as?

  variable transformer
• the primary turns are fed __ from the radiology department incoming line?

  220 V
• what does the prereading voltmeter do?

  indicates the kVp that will flow through the xray tube during exposure
• what circuit indicates the voltage that is selected?

  voltmeter
• why is it called prereading voltmeter?

  indicates the kilovoltage that will be flowing through the tube once the exposure is made
• where in the circuit is the prereading voltmeter located?

  between the autotransformer and the high-voltage transformer