Question

Statement 1:  _____ induce radioactivity in food items.

Statement 2: Variations in dose distributions in many types of containers and with all types of sources range between 100-125%.

(a) Protons, False

(b) Electrons, False

(c) Neutrons, True

(d) Any of the mentioned, True

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Answer 1

Right option is (c) Neutrons, True

Explanation: Neutrons induce radioactivity in food items. Variations in dose distributions in many types of containers and with all types of sources range between 100-125%.