Which outcome occurs in smoke detectors using Americium-241?

💡 Explanation

Alpha particles from Americium-241 decay ionize air creating a current; particle blockage triggers the alarm because reduced ionization decreases the current. Therefore the smoke detector activates, rather than an alternative emission or a fission process.

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