Radiation safety and nuclear energy

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A point-like gamma radiation source is used to inspect welds in a steel structure. For radiation safety, a perimeter must be established where the dose equivalent rate does not exceed 2.5 μSv h−12.5\text{ }\mu\text{Sv h}^{-1}2.5 μSv h−1. At a distance of 1.5 m from the source, a radiation monitor detects a dose equivalent rate of 360 μSv h−1360\text{ }\mu\text{Sv h}^{-1}360 μSv h−1.

Assuming no shielding or absorption by the air, what is the minimum radius of the safety perimeter?

216 m216\text{ m}216 m

144 m144\text{ m}144 m

18 m18\text{ m}18 m

324 m324\text{ m}324 m

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