The linear absorption coefficient for 5-MeV gamma rays in lead is 78 m-1. Find the thickness of lead required to reduce by one-fourth the intensity of beam of such gamma rays

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The linear absorption coefficient for 5-MeV gamma rays in lead is 78 m-1. Find the thickness of lead required to reduce by one-fourth the intensity of beam of such gamma rays.                           

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