UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2016 · Mains Paper I
Q11(b). Detection and measurement of nuclear radiations
Question
How are nuclear radiations detected and measured? Discuss one method.
Model answer
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Coversradiation detectionGeiger-Muller counterscintillation counterionisation chamber
All parts of Question 11
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