In some countries food is sold with this label - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 6 - 2014 - Paper 1
Question 6
In some countries food is sold with this label.
This food has been deliberately exposed to gamma radiation.
Complete the sentence by putting a cross (X) in the box ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:In some countries food is sold with this label - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 6 - 2014 - Paper 1
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The gamma radiation is used to
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The correct option is C - kill microbes in the food.
Gamma radiation is used in food preservation because it effectively kills harmful microbes and pests, thereby extending the shelf life of the food and ensuring its safety for consumption.
