Each of the following statements is true about taking radiographs using the paralleling technique except:
A)the central ray must be perpendicular to the film sensor and the long axis of the tooth.
B)the film sensor must be placed directly against the teeth being exposed.
C)failure to center the central ray on the film sensor could result in a cone cut.
D)the central ray must be directed through the contact areas between the teeth.

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The film sensor is placed away from the teeth being exposed,more toward the middle of the mouth.
The central ray must be perpendicular to the film sensor and the long axis of the tooth.
Failure to center the central ray on the film sensor could result in a cone cut.
The central ray must be directed through the contact areas between the teeth.

Each of the Following Statements Is True About Taking Radiographs