The SI unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed by a gram of material is called the ________.

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The SI unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed by a gram of material is called the gray (Gy). The other options refer to different units of radiation measurement such as the sievert (Sv) which measures the effect of radiation on human health, curie (Ci) which measures the activity of a radioactive source, rem (Roentgen equivalent in man) which measures the effect of radiation on human tissue, and Bq (Becquerel) which measures the radioactive decay rate of a material.

The SI Unit Used to Measure the Amount of Radiation