Question

what are beneficial applications of radiation? (select all that apply.) radioactive nuclides are used by the food distributors to destroy bacteria on fruits and vegetables. x - rays are used by the medical field to examine tissue under the microscope and make diagnoses. radioactive nuclides are used by geologists and archeologists to date fossils and artifacts. gamma rays are used by the medical field to destroy and hinder the growth of cancerous tissue.

Explanation:

1. Radioactive nuclides can kill bacteria on food through irradiation, extending shelf - life.
2. X - rays are used for imaging in medicine, not for examining tissue under a microscope.
3. Radioactive dating with nuclides is a common method in geology and archaeology.
4. Gamma rays are used in radiation therapy to target cancer cells.

Answer:

A. Radioactive nuclides are used by the food distributors to destroy bacteria on fruits and vegetables.
C. Radioactive nuclides are used by geologists and archeologists to date fossils and artifacts.
D. Gamma rays are used by the medical field to destroy and hinder the growth of cancerous tissue.