11. Nuclear Chemistry
Measuring Radioactivity
11. Nuclear Chemistry Measuring Radioactivity
11PRACTICE PROBLEM
A person undergoing a mammogram is exposed to 0.4 mSv of radiation. Convert this to rem and determine the number of mammogram sessions a person would need to have before biological effects would be noticed. Note that biological effects are undetectable up to a 25 rem exposure.
A person undergoing a mammogram is exposed to 0.4 mSv of radiation. Convert this to rem and determine the number of mammogram sessions a person would need to have before biological effects would be noticed. Note that biological effects are undetectable up to a 25 rem exposure.