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Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

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Assertion: $γ - r a y s$ is used for radiotherapy.
Reason: $γ - r a y s$ emitted by Co-60 can burn cancerous cells.

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Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

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Assertion is true but Reason is false

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Assertion is false but Reason is true

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Both Assertion and Reason are false

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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
γ−rays emitted by Co-60 can burn cancerous cells.
Hence, they are used in the treatment of cancer (radiotherapy).

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