Asked in MDCAT Test Series — Dawn of Modern Physics and Nuclear PhysicsModerate

One rem is equal to:

Correct answer: B. 0.01 Sv × RBE

  • A. 0.01 Gy / RBE
  • B. 0.01 Sv × RBE
  • C. 0.01 RBE
  • D. 0.01 Cy

Explanation

One rem is equal to 0.01 sievert (Sv) multiplied by the Relative Biological Effectiveness (RBE) factor.

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