Practice mode Nuclear Physics

What is the SI unit of equivalent (biological) radiation dose?

Correct answer D. Sievert

Explanation

The sievert measures equivalent dose, which takes into account how damaging each radiation type is to living tissue. The gray measures absorbed energy per kilogram and the becquerel measures activity.

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