Which of the following describes the primary beam?

beam that travels at great angles as it exits the collimators
beam as it emerges from the collimator and moves without deflection
is comprised of leakage and scatter radiation
contributes to most of the radiation dose to the patient

beam as it emerges from the collimator and moves without deflection

Rationale: The primary beam exits the collimator and directs towards the entrance surface of the patient without deflection.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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