Radiologic Science for
Technologists by
Bushong,12thEdition
,Chapter 01: Essential Concepts For Radiologic Science for
Technologists
MULTIPLECHOICE
1. Matter is measured in .
a. kilograms
b. joules
c. electronvolts
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 = mc² 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 = mc² 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 the spectrum.
6. A moving object has energy.
a. potential
b. kinetic
c. nuclear
d. electromagnetic
**ANS: b**
A moving object has kinetic energy.