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CHM 102 Radioactivity Objective Question

Question

Is the quality factor for radiation a dimensionless quantity?
Options
A Yes, it has no unit.
Correct Answer
B No, it is measured in Sieverts.
C No, it is measured in Grays.
D It depends on the type of radiation.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5 states: 'It is a dimensionless quantity (i.e. it has no unit)'.

Hint

The last bullet point on page 5 directly addresses this question.

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