Alpha particles 10-20 Beta particles 1.0-1.7 Gamma rays and X-rays 1.0 Slow neutrons 4-5 Protons 5 Fast neutrons 10 Heavy ions 20 As a part of proton therapy, you are exposed to 60 mrad of protons. What is your dose in mrem? NOTE: You do NOT have to show your work for this problem.
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