A Geiger Counter Placed 1 Meter from a Point Source

question 114

Multiple Choice

A Geiger counter placed 1 meter from a point source of radiation registers 100 counts per second. If the Geiger counter is moved closer - to 0.5 meter from the source, what will the count rate be?

• A) 200 counts/s
• B) 100 counts/s
• C) 400 counts/s
• D) 25 counts/s
• E) 50 counts/s

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