_____ Is a Measure of the Energy Transferred to Material

question 29

Multiple Choice

_____ is a measure of the energy transferred to material as an ionizing particle travels through it. This measure is used to quantify the effects of ionizing radiation on biological specimens.

• A) Linear energy transfer (LET)
• B) Relative biologic effectiveness (RBE)
• C) Oxygen enhancement ratio (OER)
• D) Radiolysis of water

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