Why does even slight movement of radiant energy closer to the target tissue create a sharp increase in radiation dosage?

What will be an ideal response?


Based on the inverse squares law, there is an inverse relationship between the radiation dosage and its distance squared from the target tissue. As the radiation source moves closer to the target tissue, it creates an increase in the amount of radiation received in a squared manner.

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Prior to 2002, the ____ was the lead agency for federal emergency planning and response.

A. Federal Homeland Response Organization B. Department of Homeland Security C. Department of Interior Response D. Federal Emergency Management Agency

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The agency responsible for categorizing the level of complexity of laboratory tests is:

A. OSHA. B. CDC. C. POL. D. EPA.

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Computed tomography eliminates the use of radiation to produce an image

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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