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    The Difference Between the Rad and the Rem Is
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The Difference Between the Rad and the Rem Is

Question 18

Question 18

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The difference between the rad and the rem is


A) the rem is a rad per year.
B) the rad takes into account the type of radiation.
C) the rem takes into account the effect on the particular biological tissue.
D) the rem is a rad per kilogram.
E) None of these choices are correct.

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