Introduction To Health Physics
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.31P
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To determine
What is the mean power density (mW/cm2), at a distance of 50 km if a radio station transmits at a power of 50,000 W. Assuming the
(b)
To determine
What is the maximum electric field strength at that distance?
(c)
To determine
What is the maximum magnetic field strength at that distance?
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