Question: ( mathrm { A } ^ { 6 0 } mathrm { Co } ) source with activity 1 5 .

\(\mathrm{A}^{60}\mathrm{Co}\) source with activity 15.8 Ci is embedded in a tumor that has a mass of 0.525 kg . The Co source emits gamma-ray photons with average energy of 1.25 MeV. Half the photons are absorbed in the tumor, and half escape.
Part B
What absorbed dose (in rad) is delivered per second?
Express your answer in rads.
\[
D=\quad \mathrm{rad}
\]
Part C
What equivalent dose (in rem) is delivered per second if the RBE for these gamma rays is 0.700?
Express your answer in rem.
\[
D=\mid \quad \text { rem }
\]
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Part D
What exposure time is required for an equivalent dose of 200 rem?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
\[
t=\square
\]
\ ( \ mathrm { A } ^ { 6 0 } \ mathrm { Co } \ )

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