. Calculate the thickness of a lead apron that is necessary to shield a patient from 99.9% of x-rays which is generated by a Co-60 gamma source. (Use the NIST tables) Given - Density of lead is 11.3 g/cm3
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Q4. Calculate the thickness of a lead apron that is necessary to shield a patient from 99.9% of x-rays which is generated by a Co-60 gamma source.
(Use the NIST tables)
Given - Density of lead is 11.3 g/cm3.
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