All of the following are advantages of the fixed kVp technique system EXCEPT:

a. Patient dose is higher.
b. mAs values are at a minimum based upon thickness.
c. Radiographic contrast is predictable and uniform.
d. A greater exposure latitude is permitted.


a. Patient dose is higher.

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