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A Geiger counter detects the amount of radioactive decay. For example alpha and beta partials.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoDifferent instruments are sensitive to different kinds of radiation. An instrument for detecting gamma radiation will be pretty useless for ultra low frequency radio waves (and conversely).
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