When using the bisecting technique, the central ray is directed:
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Correct answer: Perpendicular to the imaginary bisector
The bisecting technique uses the rule of isometry: the beam is directed perpendicular to the bisector of the tooth and receptor angle. This minimizes distortion when paralleling is not possible.
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