Question #6599f
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Aug 16, 2017
The half-value layer (HVL) is the thickness of material that reduces the intensity of radiation entering it by one-half.
Explanation:
Some medical applications are
- To determine the thickness of shielding needed to protect X-ray technicians from stray radiation
- To adjust X-ray intensity to a level appropriate to the diagnostic procedure
- To shield some areas of the body when other parts are being X-rayed.
