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A rotating anode promotes cooling between exposures by distributing the intense beam from the cathode over the surface of the anode. A rotating anode tube lasts a lot longer than a stationary x-ray tube.

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A rotating anode tube has a rotating anode and is used in medical radiography. a stationary anode tube has a stationary anode and is used in dental radiography.

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Q: Difference between rotating anode x ray tube and stationary x ray tube?
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