For an individual to reduce exposure by a factor of 25, the distance between the individual and source of ionizing radiation should
a. increase by a factor of 5.
b. decrease by a factor of 4.
c. increase by a factor of 3.
d. decrease by a factor of 5.
a. increase by a factor of 5.
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