A nuclear plant worker normally wears a thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) or similar device for measuring whole body radiation exposure.
When a self-reading pocket dosimeter (SRPD) is also required for whole body monitoring, where will the SRPD be worn and why?
A. Near the TLD to add exposure to the TLD measurement.
B. Near the TLD to measure radiation affecting the same part of the body.
C. Away from the TLD to add exposure to the TLD measurement.
D. Away from the TLD to measure radiation affecting a different part of the body.
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Answer: B
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