Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation - Problems - Page 912: 40

Answer

4.0 Gy.

Work Step by Step

Use equation 31–10b to relate Sv to Gy. $$effective\;dose\;(Sv)=dose\;(Gy)\times \;RBE$$ The table on page 901 shows that the Relative Biological Effectiveness (RBE) of $\gamma$ rays is 1. For gamma rays, the number of Sv equals the number of Gy. 4.0 Sv = 4.0 Gy
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