Chapter 01: Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science

Bushong: Radiologic Science for Technologists, 12th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Matter is measured in . a. kilograms

b. joules

c. electron volts

d. rems

ANS: A

Matter is measured in kilograms. 2. Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of . a. energy

b. radiation

c. matter

d. gravity

ANS: C

Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of matter. 3. Ice and steam are examples of two forms of . a. matter

b. radiation

c. energy

d. work

ANS: A

Ice and steam are examples of two forms of matter. 4. The formula E = mc

2

is the basis for the theory that led to the development of . a. x-rays

b. electromagnetic radiation

c. nuclear power

d. cathode ray tubes

ANS: C

The formula E = mc

2

is the basis for the theory that led to the development of nuclear power. 5. Radio waves, light, and x-rays are all examples of energy. a. nuclear

b. thermal

c. electrical

d. electromagnetic

ANS: D

Electromagnetic energy includes radio waves, light, and x-rays as well as other parts of thespectrum.