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Which of the following is not a current use of radioisotopes?

medical diagnosis
sterilization of equipment
detection of leaks in building structures
light fixtures

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The light fixture it would be no common for light bulb
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Answer;

light fixtures

Step-by-step explanation;

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.
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