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Why should a radioactive substance not be touched by hand?

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It is hot

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It is very cold

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It can harm our body

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B It can harm our body
Because it emits a lot of harmful radiations that penetrate our body and cause serious damage to the cells.

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