Choose the Most Accurate Statement

question 27

Multiple Choice

Choose the most accurate statement.

• A) The penumbra from a Co-60 machine is smaller than that from a linear accelerator because the Co-60 source diameter is 3 mm.
• B) The penumbra from a Co-60 machine is smaller than that from a linear accelerator because Co-60 has a source travel timer error.
• C) The penumbra from a Co-60 machine is larger than that from a linear accelerator because Co-60 has a source travel timer error.
• D) The penumbra from a Co-60 machine is larger than that from a linear accelerator because the Co-60 source diameter is 3 mm.

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