A key factor that affects the amount of scatter produced is
A)kilovoltage.
B)milliamperage.
C)time.
D)anode composition.

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Kilovoltage affects the amount of scatter produced because as the kilovoltage is increased, more x-rays penetrate through the patient and interact with the image receptor, resulting in decreased scatter. Conversely, if the kilovoltage is decreased, more x-rays are absorbed by the patient, resulting in increased scatter. Milliamperage, time, and anode composition do not have as significant an impact on scatter production.

A Key Factor That Affects the Amount of Scatter Produced