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5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission

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Question 24

Which radioactive source is used in an industrial system to monitor the thickness of paper sheets, and what is the reason for this choice?

A

Source: β\betaβ; Reason: its transmission is highly sensitive to small thickness variations

B

Source: β\betaβ; Reason: its transmission is virtually unaffected by small thickness variations

C

Source: γ\gammaγ; Reason: its transmission is highly sensitive to small thickness variations

D

Source: γ\gammaγ; Reason: its transmission is virtually unaffected by small thickness variations

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