32.19 - Therapeutic Uses of lonizing Radiation A cancer patient is exposed to y rays from a 4500-CI 60co transilluminati
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32.19 - Therapeutic Uses of lonizing Radiation A cancer patient is exposed to y rays from a 4500-CI 60co transilluminati
32.19 - Therapeutic Uses of lonizing Radiation A cancer patient is exposed to y rays from a 4500-CI 60co transillumination unit for 33.0 s. The y rays are collimated in such a manner that only 1.00% of them strike the patient. Of those, 20.0% are absorbed in a tumor having a mass of 1.20 kg. What is the dose in Sv to the tumor, If the average y energy per decay is 1.29 MeV? None of the B s from the decay reach the patient. Is the dose consistent with stated therapeutic doses? Yes No Submit Answer Incorrect. Tries 2/10 Previous Thies
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