Half-Value Layer (HVL) Is Defined as the Thickness of a Designated

question 20

Multiple Choice

Half-value layer (HVL) is defined as the thickness of a designated absorber required to

• A) decrease the intensity of the primary beam by 50% of its initial value
• B) decrease the intensity of the primary beam by 25% of its initial value
• C) increase the intensity of the primary beam by 50% of its initial value
• D) increase the intensity of the primary beam by 25% of its initial value

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