Which of the following isotopes is used for the treatment of cancer?

  • A
    $K^{40}$
  • B
    $Co^{60}$
  • C
    $Sr^{90}$
  • D
    $I^{131}$

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$(2)$ The rest mass of a stable nucleus is greater than the sum of the rest masses of its constituent nucleons.
$(3)$ Nuclear fusion involves the fusion of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.
$(4)$ Nuclear fission involves the release of energy by the splitting of a heavy nucleus.

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