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The 'rad' is the correct unit used to report the measurement of :

A

the rate of decay of radioactive source

B

ability of y-rays to produce ions in target

C

the energy delivered by radiation to target

D

the biological effect of radiation

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‘Rad’ is the energy delivered by radiation to target.
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