A person receives an absorbed dose of protons of 20 millirads. The RBE of protons is 5. What is this person's equivalent dose in rem?

Name: A person receives an absorbed dose of protons of 20 millirads. The RBE of protons is 5. What is this person's equivalent dose in rem?
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The equivalent dose in rem is calculated by multiplying the absorbed dose in rads by the RBE (Relative Biological Effectiveness) of the radiation. Here, 20 millirads * 5 = 100 millirem.

A Person Receives an Absorbed Dose of Protons of 20