30 Nov 2021
Problem 72
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Section: General Problems
Chapter 31: Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
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30 Nov 2021
Given information
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.
Step-by-step explanation
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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