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Distortion

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show Distortion  
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show OID  
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What keeps distortion to a minimum?   show
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show Size and shape  
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show Image is reduced  
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What size focal spot is used when doing macroradiography?   show
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show 2 times  
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What percentage increase is usually used for magnification radiography?   show
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The ratio of SID to SOD represents which of the following?   show
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show Elongation  
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Magnification distortion can be used to an advantage for which of the following radiographic procedures?   show
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Changing the shape of an object is called?   show
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show A fractional focus tube  
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show X-ray tube angulation  
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show Small objects become visible  
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show An angled object, an angled x-ray tube, or an angled cassette  
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What would not be used to minimize radiographic distortion?   show
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show Part angulation  
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How does magnification affect radiographic quality?   show
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show 40" SID, 3" OID  
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show An increase in size distortion  
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show Geometric factors  
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What can be done to help compensate for an angled part?   show
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show 2x  
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show The image is closer to actual size  
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show 72" SID, 2" OID  
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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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show It has no effect  
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If the grid ratio increases, how is distortion affected?   show
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If the tube angle increases, how is distortion affected?   show
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