Types of Radiation

Students use a Geiger counter to measure the background radiation to calibrate the measurements of radiation source disks. They measure the count through various materials of an alpha, beta, and gamma source. They identify which sample emits which type of radiation based on their data. They predict the counts for increased material thickness and distance and then test their predictions.

Grade Level: College • High School

Subject: Chemistry • Physics

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Discover how the PASCO Wireless Geiger Counter (PS-3238) measures alpha, beta, and gamma radiation for use in experiments in shielding and the inverse square...

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Radioactive Sources (Set of 3)

Contains three radioactive sources. See specs for individual sources for details.

Wireless Geiger Counter

This Wireless Geiger Counter detects alpha, beta, and gamma ionizing radiation.

Wireless Geiger Counter with Sample Holder

This Wireless Geiger Counter detects alpha, beta, and gamma ionizing radiation. The included stand makes it easy to perform experiments on the inverse square law and radiation shielding.

Geiger Counter Sample Holder

Radioactive sample holder and shielding set for use with the PS-3238 Wireless Geiger Counter

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