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Nuclear Radiation

Question 6 • TX-Chemistry B

What is the difference between the units rem and rad?

Answer
A
Rem is a conventional unit, and rad is an SI unit.
B
Rem is an SI unit, and rad is a conventional unit.
C
Rem is used to measure biological risk, and rad is used to measure absorbed radiation.
D
Rem is used to measure absorbed radiation, and rad is used to measure biological risk.
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