Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 17 - Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 637: 21

Answer

A film badge dosimeter is used for monitoring total radiation levels due to ionizing radiation. It works by gauging the intensity of visible light using a detector. The intensity of the light relates the the level of radioactive output.

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A film badge dosimeter is used for monitoring total radiation levels due to ionizing radiation. It works by gauging the intensity of visible light using a detector. The intensity of the light relates the the level of radioactive output.
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