The units used to measure the dose equivalent of radiation is the:
A) Gray (Gy).
B) Sieverts (Sv).
C) Coulombs per kilogram (C/kg).
D) Roentgens (R).

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The correct unit for measuring the dose equivalent of radiation is the sievert (Sv). Gray (Gy) is the unit for measuring absorbed dose, coulombs per kilogram (C/kg) is the unit for measuring exposure, and Roentgens (R) is a unit for measuring ionizing radiation in air.

The Units Used to Measure the Dose Equivalent of Radiation