Question

A particular radiograph was produced using 6 mAs and 110 kVp with an 8:1 ratio grid. The radiograph is to be repeated using a 16:1 ratio grid. What should be the new mAs?

(A) 3 mAs
(B) 6 mAs
(C) 9 mAs
(D) 12 mAs

Answer 1

(C) 9 mAs

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the new mAs is shown below:

Let us assume the New mAs be x

For adjusting the factors of exposure basically we compared the old one with the new one i.e. presented below:

6 ÷ x = 4 ÷ 6

where

6 = old mAs

4 = old grid factor

x = new mas

6 = new grid factor

Now solve this above equation with the help of cross multiplication

4x = 36

x = 9 mAs

Here we used the 16:1 ratio grid

Hence, the correct option is C. 9 mAs