Where is the safest position for an operator while exposing an intraoral film?

next to the primary beam
behind the patient
to the right of the patient
at a 45-degree angle on the opposite side of the patient

at a 45-degree angle on the opposite side of the patient

Rationale: at a 45-degree angle on the opposite side of the patient

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A. True B. False

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