The Units Used to Measure the Dose Equivalent of Radiation

question 41

Multiple Choice

The units used to measure the dose equivalent of radiation is the:

• A) Gray (Gy).
• B) Sieverts (Sv).
• C) Coulombs per kilogram (C/kg).
• D) Roentgens (R).

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