Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation - Problems - Page 912: 48

Answer

$7.4\times10^{-7}\frac{Gy}{day}$.

Work Step by Step

Assume that the activity is constant. This tells us the rate at which gamma rays are emitted. For each emitted gamma ray of energy 122 keV, 61 keV is deposited in the body. $$(1.55\times10^{-6}Ci)(3.70\times10^{10}\frac{\gamma/s}{Ci})(86400\frac{s}{day})(\frac{61keV}{\gamma})(1.60\times10^{-16}\frac{J}{keV})(\frac{1}{65kg})$$ $$=7.4\times10^{-7}\frac{J/kg}{day}=7.4\times10^{-7}\frac{Gy}{day}$$
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