Chapter 19, Problem 19.54QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The information regarding the absorption of $\text{γ}$-rays and death of workers who were responding to the explosion at Chernobyl nuclear power plant is given. The amount of $\text{γ}$-rays absorbed by the person of given mass is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The physical phenomenon that involves the spontaneous emission of radiations is known as radioactivity.

To determine: The amount of $\text{γ}$-rays absorbed by the person.