Cutnell & Johnson Physics - Eleventh Edition
Cutnell & Johnson Physics - Eleventh Edition
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ISBN: 9781119391869
Author: Shane Stadler David Young
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 32, Problem 1FC
To determine

The units of biologically equivalent dose.

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Answer to Problem 1FC

The correct option is (c) rems.

Explanation of Solution

Formula used:

Write the expression for a biologically equivalent dose.

Biologicallyequivalentdose(inrems)=Absorbeddose(inrads)×RBE (1)

Here,

RBE is relative biological effectiveness.

Explanation:

From Equation (1), the biologically equivalent dose is understood to be a product of absorbed dose and relative biological effectiveness. The absorbed dose is specified in the units of rads and the biologically equivalent dose is measured in the units of rems.

Conclusion:

Thus, the correct option is (c) rems.

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