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An increase in kilovoltage (kVp) will serve to:

As _______ is increased, electrons are driven across to the anode with greater force:

_________ is when an uneven or insufficient distribution of x-rays hitting the detector becomes visible as a “grainy” appearance on the image.

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating penumbra in an image?

T/F: The breaking effect for the spinning anode is when the induction motor runs in reverse.

The subtle differences in x-ray attenuation between various tissues in a body part is termed:

Scatter radiation increases subject contrast.

T/F: Brightness, contrast, and noise are the three general factors that make up the visibility of any image

Which of the following is not a component that controls un-sharpness?

T/F: An increase in size distortion can cause an increased chance to “clip” the desired anatomy or marker.