If the Linear Attenuation Coefficients for Bone and Water Are

question 50

Multiple Choice

If the linear attenuation coefficients for bone and water are 0.380 and 0.190, respectively, and the scaling factor of the scanner is 1000, the CT number for bone is:

• A) +1000.
• B) (-1000).
• C) +380.
• D) +190.

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