What Refers to an Increase in the Mean Energy of the X-Ray

question 16

Multiple Choice

What refers to an increase in the mean energy of the X-ray beam as it passes through the patient?

• A) Beam hardening
• B) Attenuation
• C) Scatter radiation
• D) Partial volume

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