If 24 mAs and a 6:1 grid results in an excellent radiographic image, how much mAs is needed with a 5:1 grid?

Name: If 24 mAs and a 6:1 grid results in an excellent radiographic image, how much mAs is needed with a 5:1 grid?
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A 5:1 grid requires less mAs than a 6:1 grid because it absorbs less scatter radiation. The grid conversion factor for a 6:1 grid is 3, and for a 5:1 grid is 2. Therefore, the mAs needed is (24 mAs / 3) * 2 = 16 mAs.

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