For 100 KeV X-ray beam, linear attenuation coefficients of aluminum and lead are 0.459and 62.244/cm. What is the thickness of lead in mm equivalent to 15 mm of aluminumin ?
A. 0.01mm
B. 0.11mm
C. 1.1mm
D. 11mm
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There are four types of radiation-matter interactions that can contribute to the total attenuation. These are ______.
A. Compton scattering, pair production, photoelectric absorption, rayleigh scattering
B. Compton scattering, electron exchange, photoelectric absorption, rayleigh scattering
C. Electron exchange, pair production, photoelectric absorption, rayleigh scattering
D. None of the above
After traveling through two half-value layers, the incident radiation has been reduced to _____.
A. 50%
B. 35%
C. 20%
D. None of the above
For maximum penetration of X-rays, which of the following combinations would you select?
A. 90 kvp and 10 ma
B. 65 kvp and 10 ma
C. 70 kvp and 90 ma
D. 10 kvp and 65 ma
X-rays are most effectively stopped by ______.
A. Copper
B. Glass
C. Lead
D. Tungsten