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Why do we usually use isotopes emitting gamma radiations as radioactive tracers in medical science? - Physics

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Why do we usually use isotopes emitting gamma radiations as radioactive tracers in medical science?

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Gamma radiations have very high penetration power and can easily pass through the human body. Therefore they are used as radioactive tracers in medical science.

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Chapter 12: Radioactivity - Exercise 12 (A) 1 [Page 300]

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Selina Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Radioactivity
Exercise 12 (A) 1 | Q 40 | Page 300
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