The Relationship Between the Linear Attenuation Coefficient (U) and the Half-Value

question 14

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the linear attenuation coefficient (u) and the half-value layer (HVL) is given by

• A)(HVL/\(\mu\)) = 0.693.
• B)(\(\mu\)) = 0.693/HVL.
• C)HVL = 0.693 \(\mu\).
• D)HVL \(\mu\)² = 0.693.

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