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(a)
Energy absorbed by child in a year.
(a)
Answer to Problem 51E
The child absorbs energy
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression of number of gamma rays
Here,
Write the expression of energy
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the child absorbs energy
(b)
Absorbed dose in a year in rads.
(b)
Answer to Problem 51E
The absorbed dose in a year is
Explanation of Solution
Mass of child is
Write the expression of absorbed dose
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the absorbed dose in a year is
(c)
Ratio of biologically equivalent dose to average natural annual dose.
(c)
Answer to Problem 51E
The ratio of biologically equivalent dose to average natural annual dose is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression of biologically equivalent dose
Here,
Write the expression of ratio
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the ratio of biologically equivalent dose to average natural annual dose is
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