Cobalt-60 can make fruit flies infertile. justify the uses of above radioactive mentioned.

The uses of Cobalt-60 are described below.

Explanation:

Cobalt-60 is known to cause infertility in fruit flies but it is actively used in the health as well as industrial sectors.

In the health industry, Cobalt-60 is used for cancer radiography treatment. The radiography is generally done with Gamma Knife. This instrument works by generating a high dose of the Cobalt-60 radiation on the tumor area, protecting the other healthy tissues.

For industrial usage, The EPA has established a certain limit range for the uses of this man-made radioactive element.  It is used in the manufacturing industry to make steel. In the food industry, Cobalt-60 is used to prevent food spoilage as it kills microbes.

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explanation:

so easy. just google the electromagnetic waves and it’ll pop up.