College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 29 - The Nucleus - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 996: 23

Answer

From Table 29.4, the RBE for X-rays is 1 and 20 for alphas. Equal absorbed doses means a dose 20 times more effective for alphas, thus the effective dose of an alpha particle would be 20 times that of an X-ray.

Work Step by Step

From Table 29.4, the RBE for X-rays is 1 and 20 for alphas. Equal absorbed doses means a dose 20 times more effective for alphas, thus the effective dose of an alpha particle would be 20 times that of an X-ray.
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