Does the equation N = No e¯kt represent Radiation Strength?

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Given that we are working with biological samples of 5 and 10cm, is our assumption that the equation N = No e¯kt
represents the radiation strength accurate? Explain.

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N = No e¯kt

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I'm completely stuck but...

I believe it represents the transmission of a radiation beam through a given thickness of biological tissue. Sounds like radiation strength to me :c

Please help?
 

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