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Given that mass of the worker is 65 kg and is exposed to slow neutron radiations. We are asked to find the total energy absorbed by the worker. Also, we have to find the energy absorbed if he was exposed to fast protons.

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Step 1.
In the case of slow neutrons, they have an RBE of 5. The maximum dose for a radiation worker is 50 mSv/yr, so this worker has been exposed to 50 mSv.
 
We have; 1 rem = 10 mSV
 
So; 50 mSv = 5 rem
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
So;
 
 

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