Kilovoltage in the 45- to below 60-kV range can produce a diagnostic image,but should not be used because of the amount of secondary (scatter)radiation produced.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)The first statement is true,the second is false.
D)The first statement is false,the second is true.

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Both statements are true because using a kilovoltage in the 45- to below 60-kV range can indeed produce a diagnostic image, but it is not recommended due to the high amount of secondary (scatter) radiation it generates, which can compromise image quality and increase radiation exposure to the patient.

Kilovoltage in the 45- to Below 60-KV Range Can Produce