The majority of x-rays produced by dental x-ray machines are formed by:
A) Characteristic radiation
B) Radionuclide decay
C) Bremsstrahlung radiation
D) Coherent scattering

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The majority of x-rays produced by dental x-ray machines are formed by bremsstrahlung radiation, which occurs when the high-speed electrons from the cathode strike the anode target and are decelerated, causing them to emit x-rays. Characteristic radiation occurs at lower energies and contributes to a small portion of the x-rays produced in dental x-ray machines. Radionuclide decay and coherent scattering are not involved in dental x-ray production.

The Majority of X-Rays Produced by Dental X-Ray Machines Are