How will the density,or atomic number,of the absorbing matter affect scatter?

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The density or atomic number of the absorbing matter will increase scatter. This occurs because as the atomic number or density of the tissue increases, there is a greater chance for photons to interact with the tissue through Compton scatter, resulting in more scattered photons. As scattered photons are not contributing to the diagnostic image, this increases radiation exposure and decreases image quality.

How Will the Density,or Atomic Number,of the Absorbing Matter Affect