A beam of x-ray is incident on bone at an intensity of 10 W/m2. Make plot...

A beam of x-ray is incident on bone at an intensity of 10 W/m2. Make plot with your graphics calculator of the intensity as a function of distance through the tissue for energy levels corresponding to : 200 kV, 100 kV, and 50 kV. Draw all curves on the same axis. Repeat this exercise for muscle tissue and compare the results

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