Practice mode Nuclear Physics

Which radioisotope is widely used as a source of gamma rays for cancer radiotherapy?

Correct answer B. Cobalt-60

Explanation

Cobalt-60 emits penetrating gamma rays and has a convenient half-life of about 5.3 years, so it is used to direct beams at tumours to destroy cancer cells.

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