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Physics 104 Set Up Instructions:
Measuring the Radioactivity of a Smoke Detector
with Pasco Geiger Counters

Lab Directions

Basic Idea:

Number of setups: [an error occurred while processing this directive] Equipment Needed (each setup):

  What: How Many: Where:
Smoke detector 1 Majors storeroom, shelf L1
Pasco Geiger-Müller tube 1 Majors storeroom, shelf L1
Pasco Science Workshop 500 Interface 1 Majors storeroom, shelf R6
Pasco USB-to-Serial cable 1 Majors storeroom, shelf R6
Large bench clamp 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf C4
Right angle clamp 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf B3
Short rod (20 cm) 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf A3
Long rod (50 cm) 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf A3
Other goodies:
Chart of the Nuclides All we have
(place on the benches)
Majors storeroom, shelf L1
Assorted metal pieces
for blocking radiation
1 box
(place on right-side bench)
Majors storeroom, shelf L3

Computers Needed?

Notes:
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    Revised: 19 Aug 19 Canton, NY 13617