Different isotopes are matched with their uses as I. Co-60-To treat cancer II. U-238-To produce electricity III. I-131-To treat goitre IV. Na-24-In agricultural research Options || A. (i) and (ii) B. (ii) and (iii) C. (iii) and (iv) D. (i) and (iii)

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Solution Both Co-60 and I-131 are radioactive elements which emits radioactive radiations. Co-60 is known to emit gamma radiation which is use to destroy tumors and I-131 is used to treat goitre and thyroid cancer.

Different isotopes are matched with their uses asI. Co-60-To treat cancerII. U-238-To produce electricityIII. I-131-To treat goitreIV. Na-24-In agricultural researchOptions || A. (i) and (ii)B. (ii) and (iii)C. (iii) and (iv)D. (i) and (iii)

Different isotopes are matched with their uses as
I. Co-60-To treat cancer

II. U-238-To produce electricity

III. I-131-To treat goitre

IV. Na-24-In agricultural research

Options || A. (i) and (ii)

B. (ii) and (iii)

C. (iii) and (iv)

D. (i) and (iii)