In order to achieve uniform density for parts with great thickness differences, the technologist should consider:
effective focal spot
small focal spot
actual focal spot
anode heel effect
anode heel effect
Rationale: The angle of the anode influences the heel effect. With the anode heel effect, greater intensity of the beam will be emitted from the cathode end of the beam; therefore the patient's thicker end of the part should be positioned accordingly.
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