A 75-Kg Worker Is Accidentally Exposed to a 44-Rad Dose

question 42

Multiple Choice

A 75-kg worker is accidentally exposed to a 44-rad dose of gamma radiation. How much energy does the worker absorb?

• A)25 J
• B)17 J
• C)74 J
• D)59 J
• E)33 J

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