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Physics - Test 1
Chapter 1 & 2
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Physics
Undergraduate 1
09/16/2017

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Term
Mass is measured in.....
Definition
kg = kilogram
Term
Length is measured in...
Definition
m = meter
Term
Time is measured in....
Definition
s = second
Term
The quantity of matter is...
Definition
Mass
Term
The unit of distance measured in meters (m) is....
Definition
Length
Term
The unit in Radiology that = Radiation in Air is...
Definition
coulombs per kilogram (C/kg)
Term
The measurement for absorbed dose formerly known as 'rad' is....
Definition
gray (Gy)
Term
The unit for dose equivalent and formerly known as 'rem' (radiation equivalent man) is now called....
Definition
seivert (Sv)
Term
1 kg = how many grams?
Definition
1,000
Term
Physics is a branch of which category of science?
Definition
Physical
Term
Physics studies the relationship between what two things?
Definition
energy and matter
Term
Energy is measured in what unit name?
Definition
J = joule
Term

True or False:

 

Weight and Mass are the same

Definition
False
Term
What is E=mc?
Definition

Einstein's formula for the relationship between matter and energy where,

 

E = energy

M = mass

C = constant (the speed of light in a vacuum)

Term
What does Einstein's theory of relativity state....?
Definition
"The sum total of all mass and energy in the universe is constant:  matter and energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can be converted from one form to another."
Term
Tongston - name the Periodic Symbol and # of Protons
Definition
W and 74
Term
What contains the protons and neutrons of an atom?
Definition
Nucleus
Term
Are electrons positively or negatively charged?
Definition
Negatively
Term

True or False

 

Protons are negatively charged

Definition

False

 

They are positively charged

Term
What name is given to an atom that has lost or gained a neutron, that differs from the number of protons?
Definition
Isotope
Term
What is the mathematical formula for Orbital electrons?
Definition
2(n)2
Term
Atoms with 8 electrons in their outer shell are considered inert and chemically stable.  What is the name of the rule that states this?
Definition
Octet rule
Term
If an atom has less than 4 electrons in its outer shell, what does it do?
Definition
Gives them away to another atom
Term
If an atom has more than 4 electrons in its outer shell, what does it do?
Definition
It takes more from another atom
Term

True or False

 

The closer electrons are to the nucleus the tighter the binding energy

Definition
True
Term
'ev' stands for:
Definition
electron volt
Term
How many kev's are there in 1ev?
Definition
.001kev
Term
What is the name of the electrons in the outer-most shell that determine capability of combining with other atoms to form compounds?
Definition
Valence electrons
Term
Name the type of energy that an object possesses because of its position.
Definition
Potential Energy
Term
What is the specific name of energy that is in motion?
Definition
Kinetic
Term
This type of energy results from the movement of electrons (electrical charges).
Definition
Electrical Energy
Term
List a type of Electrical energy.
Definition

Electricity

 

The study of resting or moving electrical charges.

Term
What type of energy can behave as both a wave and a particle?
Definition
Electromagnetic energy (em)
Term
Are Frequency and Wavelength inversely or directly proportional?
Definition
Frequency and Wavelength are inversely proportional.
Term
Are photon energy and frequency inversely or directly proportional?
Definition

Photon energy and Frequency are directly proportional

 

(if kVp increases, frequency increases)

Term
Power is expressed in what unit.
Definition
watt (W)
Term
Electricity is measured in what unit?
Definition
Volt (v)
Term
How many electrons does an neutral atom have when it contains 8 protons?
Definition
eight (8)
Term
If an element has a valence of +1, how many electrons are in its outer-most shell?
Definition
one (1)
Term
If an element has a valence of -1, what does this mean?
Definition
There are only 7 electrons in the outer-most shell, being short 1 electron.
Term
Describe Radiologic Physics.
Definition
The study of x-ray energy and its interaction with specific types of matter, such as living tissue and image receptors.
Term
What is the term used for 1 or more substances that are combined?
Definition
Mixture
Term
A(n) ________ cannot be broken down by ordinary means.
Definition
element
Term
What is the term for a specific combination of 2 or more elements?
Definition

Compound

 

e.g. NaCl or H2O

Term
What is the name for the smallest part of a compound that retains the properties of the compound?
Definition
Molecule
Term
What is the smallest part of an element?
Definition
Atom
Term
List the four (4) fundamental forces in Physics.
Definition

Strong nuclear force

Weak nuclear force

Electromagnetism

Gravity

Term
The term Atomic Number is also known as....
Definition
(Z)
Term
The process whereby electrons are removed from an atom is termed....
Definition
Ionization
Term
Eb is an abbreviation for....
Definition
Binding Energy
Term
What is the term for energy that is emitted and transferred through matter?
Definition
Radiation
Term
Atomic and molecular bonding is weakest in the form of a gas or solid?
Definition
gas
Term
Atomic and molecular bonding is strongest the form of a gas or solid?
Definition
solid
Term
Eb is also expressed in what term?
Definition
ev (electron volts)
Term
The 12 statements that Rontgen determined about x-rays, #'s 1-4:
Definition

1. Penetrating and invisible form of EM radiation

2. Electrically neutral

3. Polyenergetic or heterogenous energies

4.  Release heat when passing through matter 

Term
The 12 statements that Rontgen determined about x-rays, #'s 5-8:
Definition
 
1. Travel in straight lines
2. Travel at the speed of light
3. Can ionize matter
4. Cause fluorescence in certain crystals

 

Term
The 12 statements that Rontgen determined about x-rays, #'s 9 - 12:
Definition
 
1. Cannot be focused by a lens
2. Affect photographic film
3. Produce chemical and biological changes in matter through ionization and excitation
4. Produce secondary and scatter radiation
 

 

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