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A patient is exposed to 260 rad of gamma rays. What is the

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A patient is exposed to 260 rad of gamma rays. What is the dose the patient receives in rem?

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Problem 71GP

A patient is exposed to 260 rad of gamma rays. What is the dose the patient receives in rem?

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The dose in rem that is received by a patient depends upon the dose in rad and the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of the gamma radiation.

Use equation 32-18 to calculate the dose in rem.

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