The mass attenuation coefficients (/) for 1.5 MeV photons inconcrete ( = 2.35 g/cm 3 ) and

Question:

The mass attenuation coefficients (μ/ρ) for 1.5 MeV photons inconcrete (ρ = 2.35 g/cm3) and lead (ρ=11.4 g/cm3) are both about 0.5 cm2/g. How thick must concrete or lead shielding be in order to absorb 99% of these 1.5 MeV γ-rays?

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

The Physics of Energy

ISBN: 978-1107016651

1st edition

Authors: Robert L. Jaffe, Washington Taylor

Question Posted: