Which Unit Describes the Amount of Radiation Absorbed by One

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which unit describes the amount of radiation absorbed by one gram of a substance?

• A)Rad
• B)Rem
• C)Bq
• D)Gray

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Definitions:

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