Which Type of Accessory Equipment Reduces the Amount of Scatter

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation that reaches the image receptor?

• A) Compensating filter
• B) Grid
• C) Sandbag
• D) Sponge

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