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Distortion

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show Distortion  
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What is the most important factor in controlling distortion?   show
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What keeps distortion to a minimum?   show
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What are the 2 types of distortion that can reduce the quality of a radiograph?   show
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show Image is reduced  
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show .3mm  
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When an object is placed halfway between the tube and the film, the image will be how many times larger?   show
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show 100%  
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The ratio of SID to SOD represents which of the following?   show
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Tube angulation will produce which type of distortion?   show
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Magnification distortion can be used to an advantage for which of the following radiographic procedures?   show
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show Distortion  
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An x-ray tube that is designed for magnification radiography is referred to as what?   show
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show X-ray tube angulation  
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What advantage is there to magnifying an object?   show
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A misrepresentation of the shape of an object may be caused by?   show
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What would not be used to minimize radiographic distortion?   show
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To avoid shape distortion, what must be paid close attention to?   show
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How does magnification affect radiographic quality?   show
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Which of the following will produce the largest image?   show
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show An increase in size distortion  
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show Geometric factors  
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show Align tube, part and film  
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show 2x  
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show The image is closer to actual size  
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Which of the following will produce the smallest image?   show
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If the SID increases, how is distortion affected?   show
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show Distortion goes up  
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If the SOD increases, how is distortion affected?   show
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If the phospor size increases, how is distortion affected?   show
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show It has no effect  
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show Distortion increases  
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