The form of radiation that escapes in all directions from the tube head is _________ radiation.

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Leakage radiation is the radiation that escapes in all directions from the tube head, including through the lead collimator. Primary radiation is the central beam of X-rays that is directed toward the patient. Scatter radiation occurs when the primary beam interacts with objects in its path, causing the X-rays to scatter in different directions. Secondary radiation is produced when the primary beam interacts with the atoms of the patient's body, causing the production of additional X-rays.

The Form of Radiation That Escapes in All Directions from the Tube