For a 20 cm part thickness, which of the following would accommodate a 6 cm increase in part thickness and maintain radiographic density?

a. Increase the kVp by 12 kVp.
b. Increase the mAs by 100%.
c. Increase the kVp by 20%.
d. either a or b


d. either a or b

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