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4. The average energy required to create an ion pair (IP) in air is 33.85 eV...

4. The average energy required to create an ion pair (IP) in air is 33.85 eV for an X-ray. For a radiation exposure of 1292 R, what is the radiation dose for 0.2 kg of air?

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