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Nuclear Chemistry — Test

Question 48 • Physical Science

Which radiation has the same ability to transfer energy to the body as an electron?

Answer
A
an alpha particle
B
a photon
C
a neutron
D
a proton

Explanation

Electrons transfer energy to tissue with relatively low linear energy transfer (LET). Photons also have low LET, so they have a similar ability to transfer energy to the body. Alpha particles and neutrons generally transfer energy more densely.

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