To calculate the equivalent dose in millisieverts (mSv) from the absorbed dose in millirad (mrad), we need to multiply the absorbed dose by a radiation weighting factor (WR).
For alpha radiation, the radiation weighting factor is 20. Therefore, the equivalent dose in millisieverts (mSv) can be calculated as follows:
Equivalent dose (mSv) = absorbed dose (mrad) x WR
Equivalent dose (mSv) = 51 mrad x 20
Equivalent dose (mSv) = 1020 mSv
Therefore, the equivalent dose in millisieverts (mSv) from absorbing 51 mrad of alpha radiation is 1020 mSv to two significant figures.
Suppose a person absorbed 51 mrad of alpha radiation What would be the equivalent dose in millisieverts?
Express the biological damage in millisieverts to two significant figures.
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