The isotope used to remove brain tumors and treatment of cancer is
(a)U-235
(b) Na-24
(c) Iodine
(d) Co-60.
Correct Answer: (d) Co-60.
Explanation: Cobalt therapy is the medical use of gamma rays from the radioisotope cobalt-60 to treat conditions such as cancer.
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