0
yes for the navy
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Was the smoke detector originally used on a mission?
no it was not
Was the smoke detector proposed for a mission?
actually no, the smoke detector was not proposed for a mission
How are alpha particles used in smoke alarms?
Alpha radiation is emitted from the amercium button in a smoke detector. When smoke goes into the smoke detector it blocks the stream of alpha particles emitted from the americium. That triggers an alarm.
Can you buy smoke detector tape?
Personally, I have no idea what "smoke detector tape" is.
Why the Americium is used in smoke detectors?
In the smoke detector, the fast - moving alpha particles enable the air to conduct an electric current. As long as the electric current is flowing, the smoke detector is silent. The alarm is triggered when the flow of electric current is interrupted by smoke entering the detector.
Is a smoke a detector like a sense organ?
is a smoke detector like a sense organ
Is a smoke detector like a sense organ?
is a smoke detector like a sense organ
Can a smoke detector sound from heat only?
Then it wouldn't be a smoke detector, but there are fire alarms that are triggered by temperature.
Do I need a battery smoke detector as a backup?
If your home smoke detector is tied into your electricity and is equipped with a battery backup you should not need an additional smoke detector. You should insure that the batteries are charged and that the smoke detector is functioning properly at least once a month if not more often.
How do you unplug a smoke detector?
Remove the batteries from the back of the detector.
How does a radioactive smoke detector?
Americium-241 ionizes the air inside a smoke detector, making a small change in voltage when smoke is present.
What does americium do in smoke detectors?
Yes, americium is used as ionizing source in smoke detectors.
