A rectangular PID exposes more radiation to the patient's face compared with a circular PID
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: Round collimators restrict the x-ray beam to 2.75 inches (7 cm) at the patient end of the PID, while rectangular collimators expose an area slightly greater than a size 2 film. Considerable excess radiation that contributes nothing to the image occurs with round collimation.
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