The linear attenuation coefficient of water is 0.206/cm at 60keV. In a CT image, two tissues differ in their CT number by 29. What is the difference between their linear attenuation coefficients? Answer: 0.006 cm-1

The linear attenuation coefficient of water is 0.206/cm at 60keV. In a CT image, two tissues differ in their CT number by 29. What is the difference between their linear attenuation coefficients? Answer: 0.006 cm-1

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The linear attenuation coefficient of water is
0.206/cm at 60keV. In a CT image, two tissues
differ in their CT number by 29. What is the
difference between their linear attenuation
coefficients? Answer: 0.006 cm-1

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