The smoke alarm stays off while alpha radiation reaches the detector. Why does the alarm switch on when smoke particles enter the plastic casing?
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The smoke alarm stays off while alpha radiation reaches the detector. Why does the alarm switch on when smoke particles enter the plastic casing?
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