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Question 181

In a paper mill, a beta radiation source and detector are used to monitor the thickness of the paper produced. The nominal (ideal) detected count rate is 350 counts per second350\text{ counts per second}350 counts per second.

The rollers must be adjusted if the count rate increases by 6%.

Calculate the maximum count rate that is allowed before the rollers need to be adjusted.

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