The duration of an x-ray exposure is determined by which control?

a. The timer
b. The line switch
c. The kVp selector
d. The mA selector


a. The timer serves to regulate the duration of the interval that the current will pass through the x-ray tube producing x-radiation.

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What will be an ideal response?

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