What is the secondary (output) voltage of the autotransformer when the assigned tube potential is 110 kilovoltage peak (kVp)?

To determine the secondary (output) voltage of the autotransformer when the assigned tube potential is 110 kilovoltage peak (kVp), it is important to understand the functions of the autotransformer in a radiographic imaging system. The autotransformer serves to adjust the high voltage output, which ultimately dictates the potential applied across the x-ray tube.

In the context of radiography, the tube potential or kVp represents the maximum voltage that can be applied to the x-ray tube, influencing both the quality and penetrability of the x-rays produced. When the kVp is specified as 110 kVp, this indicates that the appropriate output from the autotransformer will also align with this specified tube potential.

Thus, when the kVp setting is 110, the secondary voltage of the autotransformer is directly correlated to that setting. In radiographic practice, the output to the x-ray tube typically matches the required kVp directly due to operational design; this means the autotransformer adjusts to provide an exact secondary voltage of 110 kilovolts (kV).

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