Chapter 19, Problem 19.87SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The rad (rad) or Radiation Absorbed Dose recognizes that different materials that receive the same exposure may not absorb the same amount of energy.

Concept introduction:

Expressed in SI Units, 100 rads = 1 Gray.
Radiation absorption dose (rad) is as-
Quality factor =1
For 1 gram of material the radiation absorbed if exposed to 1 rad = $1\times {10}^{-5}J$

Given:

Mass of the rat=255 g
Radiation=23.2 rads

To determine:

To determine the grays received by the rat and joules absorbed by the rat.