Causes of Dark appearance of radiograph

# After processing a film, you notice that it appears too dark. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
A. Inadequate development time
B. Developer solution too cool
C. Depleted developer solution
D. Excessive developing time

The correct answer is D. Excessive developing time.

The causes underlying dark appearance of a radiograph are:
- Excessive developing time
- Developer solution too hot
- Inaccurate timer or thermometer
- concentrated developer solution

Solutions for the dark appearance of radiograph
- Chcck development time.
- Check developer temperature.
- Replace faulty timer or thermometer.
- Replenish developer with fresh solutions as needed.