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which of the following forms of electromagnetic waves is used in sterilization of medical equipment

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Answer:

The science: sterilizing medical items using gamma radiation

Explanation:

These high energy electromagnetic waves can easily pass through the sealed plastic packaging of medical equipment such as syringes, infusion sets and similar items. Gamma radiation is emitted by a radioisotope, usually cobalt-60 (60Co) or caesium-137 (137Cs).