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Suppose it is desired to give a cancerous tumor a dose of
Chapter 32, Problem 70GP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 70GP
Suppose it is desired to give a cancerous tumor a dose of 3800 rem. How many rads are needed if the tumor is exposed to alpha radiation?
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QUESTION:
Problem 70GP
Suppose it is desired to give a cancerous tumor a dose of 3800 rem. How many rads are needed if the tumor is exposed to alpha radiation?
ANSWER:
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The dose in rad that is required to give a cancerous tumor a certain dose in rem depends upon the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of the alpha radiation.
Given values
Dose in rem
RBE to have an radiation