Match the following radioactive isotopes with their uses.

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Hyperthyroidism

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Solution

Radioactive isotopes are used in various fields such as scientific research, agriculture, industry, medicine, food preservation, etc.

For example:
$∙$ Tritium is used in manufacturing hands of the clocks as it is visible in dark due to its lumniscense property.

$∙$ Strontium-89 is used in the treatment of bone cancer.

$∙$ Cobalt-60 is used for food preservation.

$∙$ Iodine 123 is used to cure hyperthyroidism.

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