Question detail
Which type of radiation is detected by a Geiger-Muller tube?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Atoms and nuclear radiation
Question
- A. Alpha radiation only
- B. Beta radiation only
- C. Gamma radiation only
- D. All types of nuclear radiation
Answer
The correct answer is D: All types of nuclear radiation.
Explanation
The correct answer is D: All types of nuclear radiation. This supports the learning objective "Explain how a Geiger-Muller tube can be used to detect nuclear radiation." in Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation because it uses the correct atomic and nuclear radiation relationship for Atoms and nuclear radiation. The other options are less suitable because they do not match the required Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation idea: Alpha radiation only; Beta radiation only; Gamma radiation only.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Geiger-Muller Tube Function
Students often think that a Geiger-Muller tube measures the amount of radiation rather than detecting the presence of radiation.
Clarify that the Geiger-Muller tube detects radiation by counting the number of ionising events, indicating the presence of nuclear radiation.
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