When Comparing Two X-Ray Beams, One at 60 KVp and Another

question 36

Multiple Choice

When comparing two x-ray beams, one at 60 kVp and another at 85 kVp,

• A)adding aluminum to the 60 kVp beam greatly reduces the skin dose to the patient.
• B)the 85 kVp beam will offer a lower entrance skin exposure.
• C)adding 0.5 mm of aluminum to the 85 kVp beam will require no additional mAs in order to maintain beam intensity.
• D)all of the above

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