What percent of the kinetic energy inside the x-ray tube is actually converted to x-radiation?
A) 99 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 25 percent
D) 1 percent

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Only about 1 percent of the kinetic energy inside the x-ray tube is actually converted to x-radiation, with the rest being converted to heat. This is why x-ray tubes require cooling systems to prevent overheating.

What Percent of the Kinetic Energy Inside the X-Ray Tube