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the unit most often used is the rad = 0.01 Gy = 0.01 J / kg.
Dose of 200 keV x - rays to produce a certain biological effect RBE Dose of radiation that produces the same biological effect
cosmic rays 28 This reflects the damage-producing character of the radiation. earth & air 28 internal nuclei (C, K) 39 inhaled radon ~200
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cells when they divide. Under the right circumstances, these cells can become cancerous. This is the origin of our increased risk of cancer due to radiation exposure.