Correct Answer - Option 2 : Only II
The correct answer is Option(2). i.e. Only II.
- Americium-241 is an alpha emitter used to domestic smoke detectors in the United States.
- Radioactivity is used to produce electric power.
- Uses of Radioactivity:
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Americium-241:
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It is a famous alpha emitter that is used basically for domestic smoke detectors in the United States.
- The alpha particles provide by the Americium sample ionize the air in the chamber of the smoke detector.
- It causes a drop in current causing the alarm to go off when smoke enters the chamber.
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Although Alpha particles have a short-range, they are devastating when in close contact.
- when alpha emitters come in close contact with tissue and the therefore used in assassination attempts by radiation poisoning.
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Additional Uses of radioactivity:
- It is used in domestic smoke detectors.
- It is also utilized to sterilize medical instruments.
- Sometimes electromagnetic radiation uses to diagnose(Such as X-ray,) and treat diseases.
- It is also used to produce electric power.
