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It is used in smoke detectors as it cannot travel far in air. Alpha radiation is emitted and as long as the detector in the device is receiving the alpha radiation, then no smoke is present. When smoke particles are present, they interrupt the radiation, and so the detector doesn't pick up the radiation, causing the alarm to go off.
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What is the contribution of ernest Rutherford to radiation?
Alpha, beta and gamma.
Deadly radiation left over after a nuclear blast?
nuclear radiation, either prompt or in fallout. Can be any mix of Alpha, Beta, X-rays, Gamma, and/or Neutron.
Did mu sigma upsilon use the brown paper bag test?
no that would be alpha kappa alpha
Can white girls be alpha kappa alpha?
BGLOs do not discriminate based off of race, but instead use other criteria to decide who becomes a member and who does not.
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Is alpha radiation a ionization radiation?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
Why do you use alpha radiation?
we use alpha radiation to know whether smoke has been let off in the school at home so if it has we can run out without being inflicted with pain
Alpha is it ionizing?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
What is the radiation type for alpha?
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
Is alpha decay the same as alpha radiation?
No. Decay is the process, radiation is the product.
How is alpha radiation detected?
A zinc sulfide scintillator probe is used to detect alpha radiation. The scintillator probe is just sensitive to alpha radiation.
What are the names of 2 types of ionising radiation?
Alpha and Beta Radiation are types of ionizing radiation. They are both charged particles though Alpha is heavier than the particle Beta.
What does alpha alpha radiation do?
It can be used for smoke detectors
Why does a kidney scanner use gamma radiation rather than beta or alpha radiation?
since gamma radiation can penetrate more they are used in kidney scanners
What type of radiation is easiest to shield?
Alpha radiation
What type of radiation is the least ionizing?
Alpha radiation.
What type of radiation is in smoke alarm?
alpha radiation
