Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · PET scanning

PET scanning — practice question

Positron emission tomography (PET scanning) collects diagnostic data from a person, and that data is then used to construct an image.
(a)[1]

PET scanning uses a tracer. Explain what is meant by a tracer.

(b(i))[1]

PET scanning involves annihilation. Explain what is meant by annihilation.

(b(ii))[1]

State the names of the particles taking part in the annihilation process.

(c(i))[1]

Calculate the total energy released in a single annihilation event in (b).

(c(ii))[2]

Calculate the wavelength of each gamma photon emitted.

(d)[3]

Explain how the gamma photons are used to form an image.

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