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Which factors determine the quality of X-rays: A, the filament current; B, the accelerating voltage; C, the target material?

Correct answer B. B & C

Explanation

Quality means penetrating power, which depends on photon energy; the accelerating voltage sets the maximum energy and the target material sets the characteristic lines, while filament current only changes intensity.

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