Which of the following statements regarding x-ray equipment is FALSE?
a. A short (8 in/20.5 cm) PID delivers less radiation to the patient.
b. Total filtration is the sum of inherent and added filtration.
c. A filter placed in the path of the x-ray beam reduces patient radiation exposure.
d. An external collimator can be attached to the PID to achieve rectangular collimation.
a. A long (12 or 16 in/30 or 41 cm) PID produces a less divergent x-ray beam, resulting in an exit beam diameter that exposes the patient less than a short (8 in/20.5 cm) PID.
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