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Which consequence results when alpha decay occurs in smoke detectors?

A)Ionization generates detectable electric current
B)Neutron flux interferes with ionization
C)Photons induce spurious particle counts
D)Beta particles produce excessive temperatures

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Alpha decay releases alpha particles that ionize the air, creating a current; therefore, detecting current interruption signifies smoke because alpha particles cause ionization, rather than neutron interference; this outcome occurs through ionization rather than spurious counts.

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