Answer to Question #268703 in Atomic and Nuclear Physics for Mthokozisi Madlala

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Question #268703

A 2.0kg piece of meat is treated with 1.5kGy in order to kill bacteria and preserve its shelf life. How much energy is absorbed by the meat?

Expert's answer

"D=\\frac Em,\\implies E=mD,"

"E=2\\cdot 1500=3~kJ."

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