Complete the Following Statement: the Average Biologically Equivalent Dose of Radiation

question 27

Multiple Choice

Complete the following statement: The average biologically equivalent dose of radiation from consumer products received by a resident of the United States is about

• A)10 mrem/yr.
• B)15 mrem/yr.
• C)20 mrem/yr.
• D)50 mrem/yr.
• E)200 mrem/yr.

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