To within what percent of the SID must the collimator light and actual irradiated area be accurate?

Name: To within what percent of the SID must the collimator light and actual irradiated area be accurate?
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The collimator light and actual irradiated area must be accurate to within 2% of the SID (source-to-image distance) for optimal image quality and patient safety. Any larger discrepancy can result in unacceptable levels of image distortion, decreased resolution, and increased radiation exposure.

To Within What Percent of the SID Must the Collimator