Which of the following effects must be measured to determine the total amount of radiation exposure in a specific volume of dry air under standard conditions of pressure and temperature (760 mm Hg or 1 atmosphere at sea level and 22° C)?

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The quantity of ionization is the amount of charged particles that are produced by radiation as it passes through a medium. This is used to measure the radiation exposure in a specific volume of dry air under standard conditions of pressure and temperature. Biologic damage, cellular activity, and energy absorption are all important factors in understanding the effects of radiation exposure, but they are not used to measure the total amount of exposure in dry air.

Which of the Following Effects Must Be Measured to Determine