If the developer has been diluted excessively, what is likely to happen to the image?

When the developer solution is excessively diluted, it loses its potency and ability to accurately develop the film. Consequently, the chemical reactions necessary for developing the latent image on the film are insufficient, leading to a weaker or less pronounced image. As a result, the areas that should be dark on the film will not develop properly, causing the final image to appear too pale or light. This outcome emphasizes the importance of using the correct concentration of developer solution in order to achieve the appropriate contrast and density in radiographic images.