Asked by Akim
All the following are correct, except:
Ultraviolet light waves can be used to sterilize items such as medical equipment.
X-rays, gamma rays, and ultraviolet light can all be used in the healthcare field.
X-rays can be used to treat cancer and sterilize medical equipment.
Gamma rays can be used in the food industry to preserve food.
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The third statement is incorrect.
Why: X-rays are widely used for imaging and for radiotherapy to treat cancer, but sterilization of medical equipment is typically done with gamma rays (and electron beams or other methods). UV is used for surface/air disinfection, and gamma irradiation is used in food preservation.
Why: X-rays are widely used for imaging and for radiotherapy to treat cancer, but sterilization of medical equipment is typically done with gamma rays (and electron beams or other methods). UV is used for surface/air disinfection, and gamma irradiation is used in food preservation.
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