For a given source of X-rays, how would the following be controlled.

      

For a given source of X-rays, how would the following be controlled.
i) Intensity
ii) The penetrating power
iii) The exposure to patients

  

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Wilfred
(i) Heater current or Filament current

(ii) Anode Potential or operating potential

(iii)
- Covering with protective materials where X- rays are not required
- Minimize exposure time as much as possible
- Reduce no of exposures as much as possible
Wilfykil answered the question on March 27, 2019 at 08:39


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