Geiger Müller Zähler

Which type of radiation can a Geiger Counter detect?

• Only alpha particles

• Alpha, beta, and gamma particles

• Only gamma rays

• Only beta particles

What is the primary function of a Geiger Counter?

• To measure temperature

• To measure sound levels

• To detect and monitor ionizing radiation

• To analyze chemical composition

What is the common unit for measuring radioactivity using a Geiger Counter?

• Volts

• Counts Per Minute (CPM)

• Watts

• Decibels

What is a disadvantage of using a Geiger Counter?

• It can measure energy levels accurately

• It has a long paralysis time and high dead-time

• It can detect neutrons effectively

• It is very expensive to produce

Which component of a Geiger Counter is responsible for detecting radiation?

• Photomultiplier tube

• Geiger-Müller tube

• Ionization chamber

• Scintillation detector

What safety measure should be taken when using a Geiger Counter in a high radiation area?

• Wear protective clothing

• Use a lead shield

• Limit exposure time

• All of the above

What type of radiation is most penetrating and can pass through the human body?

• Alpha particles

• Beta particles

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

What type of radiation is least penetrating and can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

• Alpha particles

• Beta particles

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

Which of the following is a common application of a Geiger Counter?

• Measuring air quality

• Detecting radiation in food

• Monitoring sound pollution

• Analyzing soil composition

Was erzeugt die eingedrungene Strahlung im Geiger-Müller-Zählrohr?

• Lawinenartige Verstärkung

• Strom im Zähler

• Ionen und freie Elektronen im Gas

• Knacken im Lautsprecher