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What does Hans geiger's geiger counter detect?

A Geiger counter, invented by Hans Geiger, detects ionizing radiation such as alpha and beta particles, gamma rays, and X-rays. It works by measuring the ionization produced in a gas by the radiation, producing an audible click or visual display to indicate the presence of radiation.


How it detects radiation?

The answer depends on what "IT" is and what sort of radiation it is meant to detect!


What is a device that produces clicking sounds or flashing light by amplifying an electric current formed when radiation is present?

A Geiger Counter


What is a device that produces clicking sounds or flashing light by amplifying an electric current formes when radiation is present?

A Geiger Counter


How do detects sounds?

Vibrations and their giant ears.


What is an instrument that detects radiation by means of an eledtric current?

A Geiger-Müller counter is an instrument that detects radiation by measuring the electric current produced when ionizing radiation interacts with the gas inside the detector. This current is amplified and counted, providing a measure of the radiation intensity.


Device that produces clicking sounds or flashing light by amplifying an electric current formed when radiation is present?

A Geiger meter satisfies those requirements.


What is the device used for detecting sounds transmitted in the air?

A microphone detects sounds transmitted in the air.


What does a geiger counter detect?

A geiger counter detects ionizing radiation, such as alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. It works by measuring the ionization produced in a gas by radiation.


What are some African languages that incorporate clicking sounds?

Some African languages that incorporate clicking sounds are Xhosa, Zulu, and !X.


What is the detector?

Any device that detects smoke or heat and that sounds an alarm.


Does a geiger counter emit radiation?

No, a Geiger counter does not emit radiation. It detects ionizing radiation such as alpha, beta, and gamma particles by measuring the electric charge produced when radiation interacts with the detector.