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Why are the walls in a radiology office built of thick concrete blocks?
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∙ 13y ago
So that any radioactive material won't get outside and potentially harm other people. For example, that's why dentist's offices are lined with lead and you're given a lead apron to wear for x-rays.
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∙ 11y agoThe walls of a radiology office are built with concrete, so no one can get out!... scary huh?
actually, the offices are built with thick concrete walls because the radioactive x rays are harmful.
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