Unit 3: Radiographic Technique Section 2: Scatter Radiation

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Section 2: Scatter Radiation

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What is scatter radiation

x-ray photons that change direction after interacting with matter

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What happens to scatter when kVp increases

scatter radiation increases

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How does scatter affect image quality

It causes unwanted density (fog)

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Why shouldn’t kip be too low?

x-rays may not adequately penetrate the body part