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What is a potential long-term hazard of using a radioactive isotope with a very long half-life?.
- A.It decays too quickly to be useful.
- B.It remains radioactive for an extended period, increasing exposure risk.
- C.It is less likely to be detected in medical applications.
- D.It has a lower ionising power than isotopes with short half-lives.
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