A satisfactory abdominal radiograph is produced using a 12:1 grid (grid-conversion factor [GCF] = 5.5), 30 mAs, and 85 kVp. A second film is requested using a 16:1 grid (GCF = 6.75). What mAs is needed to produce the second radiograph with comparable radiographic density?

What will be an ideal response?


37 mAs

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