What Thickness of Lead Is Necessary to Adequately Shield a 9-MeV

question 14

Multiple Choice

What thickness of lead is necessary to adequately shield a 9-MeV electron beam?

• A) 3 cm
• B) 3.6 cm
• C) 4.5 cm
• D) 5.4 cm

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