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qid 4605 · chemistry

Question: Cobalt-60 is used in the radiation therapy of cancer and can be produced by bombardment of cobalt-59 with which of the following?

  1. Gamma rays
  2. Neutrons
  3. Ultraviolet light
  4. Beta particles
  5. Infrared radiation
  6. Protons
  7. Electrons
  8. X-rays
  9. Positrons
  10. Alpha particles

Our answer: B. Neutrons Source quote machine-checked (strict)

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