Processing Radiographs and Quality Control · CDA

A radiograph that appears too light is most likely caused by:

  1. Overdevelopment
  2. Underdevelopment
  3. Excessive exposure time
  4. High-temperature processing
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Correct answer: Underdevelopment

Underdevelopment results in insufficient chemical action. This produces a radiograph with light density and reduced contrast.

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