Which of the following sets represents the three main exposure settings controlled on the dental x-ray control panel?

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The three main exposure controls on a dental X-ray panel are time, kilovoltage, and milliamperage. Time (in seconds or fractions) determines how long the X-ray beam is on; extending the exposure increases the total number of X-rays produced, making the image darker. Kilovoltage (kVp) sets the peak energy of the photons, which affects how penetrating the beam is and, therefore, the contrast and penetration of the image. Milliamperage (mA) controls the tube current, so increasing it raises the number of photons produced per unit time, boosting image density without changing contrast. The combination of time, kVp, and mA is the standard trio you adjust to get the right image quality and patient dose. The set described as Time (s), Kilovoltage (kV), and Milliamperage (mA) matches this standard.