Increased grid ratios have which of the following effects?

ability to absorb less scatter before reaching the image receptor
longer scale contrast
increased density
ability to absorb more scatter before reaching the image receptor


ability to absorb more scatter before reaching the image receptor

Rationale: Higher ratio grids are more efficient as they are able to absorb more scatter before reaching the image receptor to help achieve a shorter scale contrast.

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