The linear absorption coefficients for 0.05-nm x-rays in lead and in iron are, respectively, 5.8 × 10* m¯' and 1.1 x 10* m-. How thick should an iron shield be in order to pro- vide the same protection from these x-rays as 10 mm of lead?

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50. The linear absorption coefficients for 0.05-nm x-rays in lead
and in iron are, respectively, 5.8 X 10* m-' and 1.1 x
10* m-. How thick should an iron shield be in order to pro-
vide the same protection from these x-rays as 10 mm of lead?
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Transcribed Image Text:08:20 0.40 KB/S l הום 4G 68 You 11 minutes ago 50. The linear absorption coefficients for 0.05-nm x-rays in lead and in iron are, respectively, 5.8 X 10* m-' and 1.1 x 10* m-. How thick should an iron shield be in order to pro- vide the same protection from these x-rays as 10 mm of lead? |||
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