With the paralleling technique, where is the central ray directed?

What will be an ideal response?

Perpendicular (at a right angle) to the long axes of the teeth and the plane of the image receptor. The paralleling technique uses a parallel relationship between the plane of the image receptor and the tooth structure for a more accurate image.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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