Calculate the shielding requirements for a room with interior dimensions of 8 x 12 meters that will have to shield its surrounding area to 2 mR/hr from a 1000 Ci unshielded Co-60 source.

Notes:The source will be located in the corner of the room, 1 meter from both the north and west walls. The student will choose the shielding material.

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