College Physics
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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
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Chapter 29, Problem 53P
(a)
To determine
The dose equivalent for X-rays if the absorbed dose is
(b)
To determine
The dose equivalent for beta rays if the absorbed dose is
(c)
To determine
The dose equivalent for protons if the absorbed dose is
(d)
To determine
The dose equivalent for alpha particles if the absorbed dose is
(e)
To determine
The dose equivalent for heavy ions if the absorbed dose is
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Ch. 29 - Prob. 1RQCh. 29 - Prob. 2RQCh. 29 - Prob. 3RQCh. 29 - Prob. 4RQCh. 29 - Prob. 5RQCh. 29 - Prob. 6RQCh. 29 - Prob. 7RQCh. 29 - Prob. 8RQCh. 29 - Review Question 29.9 Why are X-rays, gamma rays,...Ch. 29 - Prob. 1MCQ
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