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Q: What is the device that is used primarily for the detection of beta radiation is?
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How do you check for harmful radiation levels?

You use a device called a Geiger Counter, which senses alpha and beta particles.


Radiation consisting of a single electron?

beta radiation!


Which form of radiation is the same as an electron?

Beta minus radiation is a stream of electrons.


Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?

Beta radiation is made from electrons (or positrons for inverse beta radiation). Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus, and gamma radiation is a high energy electromagnetic ray.


Does beta radiation have a helium nuleus?

A stream of helium nuclei is alpha radiation. Beta radiation is a stream of electrons.


Does beta have a helium nucleus?

Beta radiation does not have a helium nucleus.Alpha radiation, however, does have a helium nucleus.


What are the methods of detecting nuclear radiation?

Radiation energetic enough to ionize matter with which it collides is called Ionizing Radiation. The Geiger counter is a radiation detection device that makes use of ionizing radiation in its operation. This device is also used to measure the amount of radiation.


Why is beta radiation used to measure beta radiation?

Because its attenuation is proportional to thickness being penetrated


Is beta radiation a type of nuclear radiation?

Yes


What type of radiation is composed of electrons?

Beta radiation


What radiation can be stopped by a piece of metal foil?

The radiation of an electron is Radiolectonoil. -Professor Lyle


Does beta radiation results in the emission of electrons?

In beta radiation, an emission of electrons can occur due to beta decay. A neutron can disintegrate into protons and electrons.