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(1) Mention one use and one harmful effect of radioactivity. 

(2) Give one source of background radiation. 

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1. Use : Radiations from cobalt – 60 are used to treat cancer. 

Harmful Effect : The persons who are exposed to radiations these harmful radiations can kill the living tissues and cause damage. 

2. Cosmic rays from high altitudes and internal radiations given out by radioactive element present in the earth’s crust.

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