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Scientists use a Substance called Iodine-131 to treat cancer. AS Iodine- 131 undergoes radioactive decay and emits beta particles, it kills caner cells. Which fundamental force is being used in this type of treatment

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Answer:

A strong force is being used in this treatment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The case shown above presents a situation where a strong nuclear force from Iodine-131 is used to kill cancer cells. This type of treatment is called radiotherapy and is related to nuclear medicine, which has the ability to promote medical treatment through ionizing energy, mainly for the treatment of tumors.

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