Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Cobalt therapy is the medical use of ____________ rays from the radioisotope cobalt-60 to treat conditions such as cancer.

Options:

alpha

beta

gamma

Ultraviolet

Correct Answer:

gamma

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. gamma.

Cobalt therapy is the medical use of gamma rays.

Cobalt therapy involves the use of gamma rays emitted by the radioisotope cobalt-60 (60Co) to treat conditions such as cancer. Gamma rays are a type of ionizing radiation that can penetrate deep into tissues, making them effective for targeting and destroying cancerous cells during radiation therapy.