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(a)
Interpretation:
The radiation from radon gas in
Concept Introduction:
Rem (radiation equivalent man):
The rem is a unit of radiation dosage applied to humans. The rem is now defined as the dosage in rads that will cause the same amount of biological injury as one rad of x-rays or gamma rays.
Millirem:
A rem is a large dose of radiation so the millirem (mrem) which is one thousandth of a rem, is often used for the dosages commonly encountered, such as the amount of radiation received from medical x-rays and background sources.
(b)
Interpretation:
The radiation from radon gas in
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The larger dose has to be identified.
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