To warn and protect people against fires.
Smoke detectors detect smoke by not detecting it. They sense not the smoke, but the oxygen levels surrounding it. when the oxygen levels drop, or when smoke replaces the oxygen, the alarm goes off.
It is radioactive. ------------------------------- Incorrect answer: americium-241, the usual isotope in smoke detectors is more radioactive.
You might need to put new batteries in
There are two types of smoke detectors:Photoelectric Smoke detectorsIonizing Smoke DetectorsIonization smoke detectors are more commonly used. The smoke detector uses an ionization chamber and a source of ionizing radiation to detect smoke.Alpha particles are emitted from from the chamber, which ionize the air, so that the air conducts electricity and a small current flows.If smoke enters the alarm, it absorbs the alpha particles causing the current to reduce, and the alarm sounds.Generally, smoke detectors use a weak source made of Americium-241 (241Am95).Note: Alpha particles are the nuclei of a Helium Atom (4He2).
Smoke detectors were invented in the year 1967. :P
No. They were not invented yet.
To warn and protect people against fires.
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Smoke detectors are devices that detect smoke. They are used as warning devices in houses to warn people of fire.
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There are several types of smoke detectors that can be used in the home. Interlinked smoke detectors can interlink smoke and heat detectors for better convenience. Also, wireless units can be configured specifically to your needs. More safety and smoke detector information can be found on: http://www.safelincs.co.uk/Smoke-Alarms/
Americium become to be largely used in smoke detectors after 1970.
Smoke detectors detect smoke by not detecting it. They sense not the smoke, but the oxygen levels surrounding it. when the oxygen levels drop, or when smoke replaces the oxygen, the alarm goes off.
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14-3 Is the standard wire use for residental smoke detectors.