The greater the distance from the fulcrum, the greater the
A)blurring.
B)patient dosage.
C)sharpness.
D)exposure amplitude.

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The statement is incorrect. The correct relationship is that the greater the distance from the fulcrum, the greater the torque or mechanical advantage. In radiography, distance from the fulcrum refers to the length of the x-ray tube arm. This distance affects the amount of magnification of the image and the blur caused by patient motion. Therefore, the answer is A, blurring.

The Greater the Distance from the Fulcrum, the Greater the