Radiology True statement regarding X ray beam A For a heterogenous beam, the half value layer (HVL) decreases as the beam passes through the material. B It reduces in equal quantities as it passes through the material of equal thickness C No matter how thick the material, it is not possible to completely absorb the primary X ray beam. D Wearing lead gloves protect the operator form X ray beam π‘ Explanation True statement regarding X ray beam β Correct Answer: C. No matter how thick the material, it is not possible to completely absorb the primary X ray beam.