Uses of Radiation

Question 1

Medicine Diagnosis - Radioactive isotopes

Answer 1

Tracers, hold doctors identify diseased organs. Emits gamma radiation. Traced by a gamma ray camera.

Question 2

Medical Treatments

Answer 2

Cancer cells, killing them inside the body.
Chemicals ingested that contain isotopes.
Kills healthy and diseased cells
Emit alpha or beta

Question 3

Medical Sterilisation

Answer 3

Radiation kills microbes on instruments and food

Question 4

Gamma Radiography

Answer 4

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