Multiple choice

Which of the following radioactive elements is used in making 'exit' signs?

  1. Hydrogen-3

  2. Fluorine-18

  3. Cobalt-60

  4. Samarium-153

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hydrogen-3 is also known as tritium. Gaseous tritium source exit signs are 'EXIT' sign boards, used to indicate emergency exit. They are the most widely used exit signs nowadays. Tritium exit signs are better compared to other traditional or hard-wire exit signs, because they do not require electricity. They work on the principle of radio-luminescence.