Which of the following will remove scatter radiation from the remnant beam and improve radiographic contrast?

grids
film badges
high speed film and screens
low speed film and screens


grids

Rationale: Grids, stationary or moving, by design will remove scatter from the remnant beam and improve radiographic contrast. Grids are positioned in between the patient and the image receptor.

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