Which of the following is not a current use of radioisotopes?
medical diagnosis
sterilization of equipment
detection of leaks in building structures
light fixtures
Radioactive isotopes have a variety of applications. They are useful because either we can detect their radioactivity or we can use the energy they release.
These uses includes;
Radioactive Dating; Radioactive isotopes are useful for establishing the ages of various objects.
Medical Applications; Radioactive isotopes have numerous medical applications; sterilization of equipment, diagnosing and treating illness and diseases.
Detection of leaks in building structures
Irradiation of Food; the radiation emitted by some radioactive substances can be used to kill microorganisms on a variety of foodstuffs, extending the shelf life of these products. etc.
