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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?

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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

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