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5.2.1 Background radiation and measuring count rate

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Question 10

The table below shows the percentage contribution of four major sources to the average annual background radiation dose in a certain region.

SourcePercentage of total background radiation (%)
Radon gas (in the air)51
Rocks and building materials15
Cosmic rays12
Food and drink9

Which percentage of background radiation comes from all other sources combined?

A

13%13\%13%

B

15%15\%15%

C

23%23\%23%

D

87%87\%87%

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