The Dose Unit of Ionizing Radiation Is Called the Rad

question 70

Multiple Choice

The dose unit of ionizing radiation is called the rad. The rad is defined in terms of

• A) the half-life of a radioisotope.
• B) the energy deposited per gram of an object.
• C) the biological damage produced.
• D) the accumulation of fission products.
• E) the number of ions per centimeter.

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