RADIATION SAFETY TERMS HIGH YIELD Flashcards
1
Q
what is absorbed dose equation?
A
D=E/M
2
Q
what are the units of the absorbed dose? (like the SI unit and non SI)?
A
Gray (Gy) SI unit
1 gray=I joule/kg
1 gray=100 rads
Rad
1 rad=100 ergs/gm
1 rad=10 mGy (milligrays)
3
Q
whats the F-factor equation?
A
D=f x X
4
Q
linear energy transfer is directly proportional to ____? indirectly?
A
square of particle charge
particle KE
5
Q
what are the low LETs?
A
photons, electrons, gamma rays, x-rays
does the least of damage on the body
6
Q
what are the high LETs?
A
neutrons, protons, alpha particles
does the most damage on the body
7
Q
whats the equation for dose equivalent?
A
H=absorbed dose (D) x quality factor
8
Q
what is the unit for dose equivalent?
SI
non-SI
A
sievert (Sv) - SI
1Sv=100 rem
rem - non SI
1 rem=10 mSv
