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प्रश्न
Give any two uses of isotopes.
उत्तर
Two uses of isotopes are:-
- Nuclear fuel is made from an isotope of uranium (U-235).
- In the medical field, cobalt isotopes are used to treat cancer.
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| D | 17 | 20 | 17 |
| E | 9 | 10 | 10 |
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