What does penetrating power depend upon?

Depending upon their initial energy, gamma rays can travel tens or hundreds of meters in air. Thus it can seen that penetration would depend basically on the energy level and mass of the radiation particles/waves and also on the materials (number of electrons which can be removed from the atoms) property.

What affects penetrating power?

The more material the radiation can pass through, the greater the penetration power and the more dangerous they are. In general, the greater mass present the greater the ionizing power and the lower the penetration power.

What exposure factor controls the penetrating power of the x-ray beam?

kVp
kVp controls the penetrating strength of an x-ray beam (beam quality). Whenever an exposure is made, the x-rays must be energetic (strong enough) to adequately penetrate through the area of interest. The higher the kVp, the more likely the x-ray beam will be able to penetrate through thicker or more dense material.

Which Rays have more penetrating power?

Gamma rays have the most penetrating powers of all three radiation sources.

Which Ray is more penetrating?

Gamma radiation
Gamma radiation is the most penetrating of the three radiations. It can easily penetrate body tissue.

Which setting on the xray machine adjusts the penetrating ability of the Xray beam?

The kilovoltage regulates the speed and energy of the electrons and determines the penetrating ability of the x-ray beam.

What refers to the energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam?

Milliamperage. Refers to the energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam. Quality. Refers to the number of x-ray photons in the beam. Quantity.

Which Ray has low penetrating power?

X-rays and gamma rays have the same basic properties but come from different parts of the atom. X-rays are emitted from processes outside the nucleus, but gamma rays originate inside the nucleus. They also are generally lower in energy and, therefore less penetrating than gamma rays.

What is a fluoroscopic examination of the esophagus stomach and duodenum involving oral administration of barium sulfate as a contrast medium?

Upper gastrointestinal tract radiography, also called an upper GI, is an x-ray examination of the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine (also known as the duodenum). Images are produced using a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and an orally ingested contrast material such as barium.