J Joe Guest Jun 2, 2008 #1 Discuss the difference between a RAD and a REM as units of radiation exposure
B Brian B Guest Jun 2, 2008 #2 A rad measures how much energy from radiation your body absorbs. A rem, on the other hand, corrects for the fact that different types of radiations do differing amounts of harm. In addition, rems are additive where rads are not.
A rad measures how much energy from radiation your body absorbs. A rem, on the other hand, corrects for the fact that different types of radiations do differing amounts of harm. In addition, rems are additive where rads are not.
