Give an example of how radiation is used in the medical field.

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Q: Diff erentiate between ionizing and nonionizing radiation in their modes of action.

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Q: Differentiate between ionizing and nonionizing radiation in theirmodes of action.

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Q: Describe the general effects of ionising radiation on cells

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