The Water Equivalent Thickness (WET)of an Immobilization Device Used During

question 12

Multiple Choice

The water equivalent thickness (WET) of an immobilization device used during proton therapy can affect which of the following attributes of the beam?

• A) Linear energy transfer
• B) Symmetry
• C) Range
• D) Energy

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