Cone cutting of the radiographic image most likely results from an error made in which of the following steps?
A) Placement of the image receptor
B) Horizontal angulation
C) Vertical angulation
D) Centering the x-ray beam

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Cone cutting occurs when the x-ray beam does not fully cover the image receptor, and this can be caused by improper centering of the x-ray beam.

Cone Cutting of the Radiographic Image Most Likely Results from an Error