Math Problem Statement
A dose is prescribed to give 200cGy at a depth of 10 cm from a single treatment field. The percent depth dose at a depth of 10 is equal to 66.6%. Calculate the dose at d-max
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Radiation Therapy Dosimetry
Percent Depth Dose (PDD)
Proportions
Formulas
PDD = (Dose at depth / Dose at d-max) × 100
Dose at d-max = (Dose at depth / PDD) × 100
Theorems
Percent Depth Dose (PDD) in radiation therapy
Suitable Grade Level
Advanced high school or undergraduate physics
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