drexel_duct_navigator_geiger
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The scratch built Geiger counter was used to measure background radiation. | The scratch built Geiger counter was used to measure background radiation. | ||
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The background radiation measurements easily agreed within uncertainty. | The background radiation measurements easily agreed within uncertainty. | ||
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Both geiger counters were then used to measure the radiation levels from a cesium source at 30 cm distance. | Both geiger counters were then used to measure the radiation levels from a cesium source at 30 cm distance. | ||
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The scratch built geiger counter was found to be significantly more sensitive when exposed to the cesium source. | The scratch built geiger counter was found to be significantly more sensitive when exposed to the cesium source. |
drexel_duct_navigator_geiger.txt · Last modified: 2016/11/07 20:17 by dwallace