In order to achieve uniform density for parts with great thickness differences, the technologist should consider:

effective focal spot
small focal spot
actual focal spot
anode heel effect

anode heel effect

Rationale: The angle of the anode influences the heel effect. With the anode heel effect, greater intensity of the beam will be emitted from the cathode end of the beam; therefore the patient's thicker end of the part should be positioned accordingly.

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