The Anticoincidence Component on a Pulse-Height Analyzer Determines If

question 17

Multiple Choice

The anticoincidence component on a pulse-height analyzer determines if

• A)more than one photon at the same energy is counted.
• B)two photons are counted at the same time.
• C)the lower discriminator is triggered, but not the upper energy discriminator.
• D)the upper and lower energy discriminators are triggered simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the accounting period begins, used to apply manufacturing overhead costs to products by estimating fixed and variable manufacturing overhead costs for the coming period.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual units of production, based on estimated costs.

MH

Often used as an abbreviation for "machine hours," representing the amount of time machines are operated in the production process.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allocated based on activity level.