Q6) Ionizing radiation can be used on meat products to reduce the levels of microbial pathogens. Assume that for refrigerated meat the upper allowed limit is 3.8 kGy. If a beam pf electrons, each of energy 1.6 MeV irradiates 3.0 kg of beef, how many electrons should the mass of beef absorb to reach the upper allowed limit? A) 4.5 x 1016 B) 4.5 x 1010 C) 3.8 x 1016 D) 3.8 x 1010 E) 1.6 x 1010 folou neutrons can

Q6) Ionizing radiation can be used on meat products to reduce the levels of microbial pathogens. Assume that for refrigerated meat the upper allowed limit is 3.8 kGy. If a beam pf electrons, each of energy 1.6 MeV irradiates 3.0 kg of beef, how many electrons should the mass of beef absorb to reach the upper allowed limit? A) 4.5 x 1016 B) 4.5 x 1010 C) 3.8 x 1016 D) 3.8 x 1010 E) 1.6 x 1010 folou neutrons can

College Physics

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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