For radiation exposure, kilovotage (kV) can be best described as
It determines the amount of radiation exposure received.
It controls the total time rays flow from the x-ray tube.
It determines the quality of penetrating power of the central beam.
It determines the amount of amperes that the tubehead releases.
It determines the quality of penetrating power of the central beam.
Rationale: It determines the quality of penetrating power of the central beam.
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