When low kilovoltage peak settings are used (65 kVp to 70 kVp), a film with ____ will result.

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When low kilovoltage peak settings are used (65 kVp to 70 kVp), a film with high contrast will result. This is because lower kilovoltage settings result in less penetration of the x-ray beam, leading to greater absorption by the denser structures in the body and less by the surrounding tissues. This results in a higher amount of contrast between structures on the film.

When Low Kilovoltage Peak Settings Are Used (65 KVp to 70