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← ScienceWhich 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
💡 Explanation
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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