Chapter 21.6, Problem 5PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The value of $\text{X}-\text{rays}$ that must be absorbed per kilogram of tissue to produce an effective dose of $10\text{μSv}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The number of $\text{X-rays}$ per $\text{kg}$ is calculated by the formula,

$\text{X-rays}\text{absorbed}=\frac{\text{Effective}\text{dose}}{\text{RBE}\times \text{Energy}}$

To determine: The value of $\text{X}-\text{rays}$ that must be absorbed per kilogram of tissue to produce an effective dose of $10\text{μSv}$.