Chapter 44, Problem 47E

(a)

To determine

The complete decay of the ${\pi }^{-}$ meson and the stable particles formed.

(b)

To determine

The energy released in the decay process of ${\pi }^{-}$ meson.

(c)

To determine

The number of ${\pi }^{-}$ mesons required to give a dose of $50.0\text{Gy}$ to $10.0\text{g}$ of tissue.

(d)

To determine

The equivalent dose corresponding to the absorbed dose of $50.0\text{Gy}$ in the units of $\text{Sv}$ and $\text{rem}$.