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Cobalt-60 |
Gamma radiation from the cobalt-60 is used to destroy cancer cells |
cancer cells |
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Cobalt-60 |
Used to strerilise surgical rubber gloves, medicines, and plastic hypodermic syringes |
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Carbon-14 |
Used to estimate the age of archeological specimen like the bones of prehistoric man |
prehistoric man |
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Uranium-235 |
Decays to release heat energy which is used to heat water into steam by turning the turbines of generators to generate electricity |
release heat energy |
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Radioactive phosphate active |
The rate of absorption of phosphate by plants can be determined by using Geiger Muller tube |
rate of absorption |
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Gamma radiation |
To destroy microorganisms like fungi and bacteria which cause fruits to rot |
destroy microorganisms |
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Sodium-24 |
Used to check for pipe leaks that carry flammable natural gas |
leaks |
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Radioisotope |
To detect canned food which are partially filled |
canned food |
