Chapter 19.6, Problem 5PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The effective dose of $\text{X}-\text{rays}$, the energy emitted in each ray, and the $\text{RBE}$ of $\text{X}-\text{rays}$ is given. The amount of $\text{X}-\text{rays}$ absorbed per kilogram of the tissue of to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The amount of $\text{X}-\text{rays}$ absorbed is calculated by the formula,

  $\text{Amount}\text{of}\text{radiation}=\frac{\text{Energy}\text{emitted}}{\text{Mass}\text{of}\text{tissue}\times \text{RBE}}\times 100$

Where $\text{RBE}$ is relative biological effectiveness.

To determine: The amount of $\text{X}-\text{rays}$ absorbed per kilogram of the tissue.