1states that the intensity of the x-ray beam is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source
inverse square law
2an increase in ___ will result in an increase in density recorded on the film
kVp
3kVp, scatter, density
direct relationship
4two types of pathology
destructive and additive pathology
5destructive pathology
decrease in kVp
6additive pathology
increase in kVp
7hotter chemical solution =
high developmental action
8developmental action and density
direct relationship
9screen speed increases =
increase in density
less exposure
10the minimum change to correct for a density error is determined by
multiplying or dividing mAs by 2
11film that contains increased amount of __ will increase density
silver halide crystals
12build less density and require an adjustment in the exposure factors
slower film type
13blue sensitive
slow speed
14green sensitive
fast speed