Which of the following physical quantities is measured using the unit $rad$?

  • A
    Ionizing capacity of a target produced by gamma-ray photons
  • B
    Energy absorbed by the target from radiation
  • C
    Biological effect of radiation
  • D
    Decay rate of a radioactive source

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