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  • Q:

    Substances X and Y are available to be used for resonance imaging in a patient. X releases beta particles and has a half-life of 3.4 years, while Y releases alpha particles and has a half-life of 2 ms. Which of the substances would be best for use in the imaging, considering that imaging works through the release of particles from the body, which are read by a machine outside the body.

     

    A

    Substance X

    B

    Substance Y

    C

    Both substances would be equally effective

    D

    Neither substance would be effective



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