Geiger-Muller Tube


Radioactivity is measured with a Geiger-Muller Tube [GM-Tube] - this is connected to a Ratemeter or Counter. The project utilises an Excel spreadsheet to model this arrangement and to test a number of hypotheses. During this investigation, you will be researching the effectiveness of shielding from radioactive sources.

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A Teachnet UK 2006 Project submitted by
Ned Sproston [Dixons Academy, Bradford, Yorkshire ]