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 As the focal film distance (FFD) increases, the intensity of the beam will:

Identify the metal used in the focusing cup of the x-ray tube:

 An increase in _____ temperature will result in a film with increased density.

Which of the following can be adjusted from the control panel?

All of the following would serve to increase film density with one exception. Which is the exception?

The film emulsion is:

If a radiograph is described as “underpenetrated,” then the error must be:

The thickness of aluminum that will reduce the intensity of the x-ray beam by 50% is termed the Half-Value Layer (HVL). The HVL for most machines is about 1.5 mm.

According to government guidelines, the annual MPD of radiation for an occupationally exposed worker must not exceed:

Research has proven that the human eye cannot easily distinguish between the definitions of a D, E, or F speed film. So, the one that provides the least exposure to the patient should be used.