The purpose of the collimator is to
increase scatter radiation.
remove many of the long-wavelength x-rays.
increase the energy of the x-ray beam.
shape the x-ray beam.
shape the x-ray beam.
Rationale: shape the x-ray beam and restrict its size as it is emitted.
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