Which of the following statements regarding scatter radiation is true?

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Scatter radiation is produced when the primary beam interacts with matter and changes direction. It has less energy than the primary beam because it is attenuated by the matter it interacts with, which reduces its intensity and energy level. Option A is incorrect because remnant radiation refers to the radiation that passes through the patient and reaches the image receptor or detector. Option B is incorrect because scatter radiation is created outside the tube by the interaction of the primary beam with matter, not within the tube. Option D is incorrect because scatter radiation travels in multiple directions and is difficult to control.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Scatter Radiation Is True