A Rad Is That Amount of Radiation That

question 17

Multiple Choice

A rad is that amount of radiation that:

• A) is also known as a rem.
• B) deposits 10^-2 J of energy into 1 kg of absorbing material.
• C) deposits 8.76*10^-3 J of energy into 1 kg of air.
• D) produces 2.08 *10⁹ ion pairs per cm³ in air under standard conditions.

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Definitions:

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