Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 42 - Nuclear Physics - Exercises and Problems - Page 1237: 34

Answer

$E = 0.225~J$

Work Step by Step

We can find the energy that the tumor absorbs: $dose = \frac{E}{m}$ $E = (dose)\times (mass)$ $E = (1.5~Gy)\times (0.15~kg)$ $E = 0.225~J$
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