Introduction To Health Physics
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Author: Johnson, Thomas E. (thomas Edward), Cember, Herman.
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.2P
To determine
The RR per gray if the lung cancer ERR is 0.1-0.4 per Gy.
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Answer to Problem 7.2P
1.1 to 1.4
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Given:
ERR is 0.1-0.4 per Gy.
Formula used:
Calculation:
Conclusion:
The RR per gray is 1.1-1.4
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