DCS# 7D10.10 | NWU#A-8,10,19 | Location: 10 A 2 |
title: Radiation alpha, beta, gamma; Thorium Coleman Mantle; Fiesta-ware Cup aka: Geiger counter & samples |
Description: A Geiger counter set on "beep" is used to show the radiation from: A. Comercial sources B. Thorium lamp mantles C. Fiesta-ware cup. A box of shielding material helps differentiate the alpha, beta, and gamma radiation penetration. Question: Where does the background radiation in the room come from? |