The Problem with Under Exposure Flashcards

1
Q

Relative Exposure

A

Radiographs are assessed according to the film density

Extra:
Relative exposure is the ratio of two exposure

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The rules for mAs and voltage for density of the film

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50% rule; doubling the mAs doubles the density of the film (either 2X the mA or time

15% rule; 15% increase in kVp will 2x the density of the film

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