Q5) A 3.0-mCi source of 3"P is implanted in a tumor to give it a 24-Gy dose. The half-life of 2p is 14.3 days, and ImCi delivers 10 mGy/min. How long (in min) should the source remain implanted? A) 143 B) 300 C) 240 D) 720 E) 800
Q5) A 3.0-mCi source of 3"P is implanted in a tumor to give it a 24-Gy dose. The half-life of 2p is 14.3 days, and ImCi delivers 10 mGy/min. How long (in min) should the source remain implanted? A) 143 B) 300 C) 240 D) 720 E) 800
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Transcribed Image Text:Q5) A 3.0-mCi source of 3"P is implanted in a tumor to give it a 24-Gy dose. The half-life of 32p is 14.3 days,
and ImCi delivers 10 mGy/min. How long (in min) should the source remain implanted?
A) 143
B) 300
C) 240
D) 720
E) 800
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