Atomic structure and ionising radiation

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Question 61
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An aerospace engineer is investigating how the thickness of polymer shielding panels affects the transmission of high-energy proton radiation to protect electronic components on spacecraft.

Schematic of the shielding panel experiment with a proton source, a shielding panel, a silicon detector, and a pulse counter

Identify one variable, other than the material of the shielding panel, that the engineer must keep constant in this investigation to ensure valid, reproducible results.

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