equivalent dose Flashcards
1
Q
what is equivalent dose
A
different types of radiation cause different amounts of damage so they are given a radiation weighting factor
2
Q
what is the formula
ans ay the meaning and units of the formula
A
H=Dwr
H- equivalent dose sieverts Sv
D- absorbed dose grays Gy
wr- radiation weighting factor-0 the unit is given in the question or from a table
