An α. particle can produce fluorescence in:
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Zinc Sulphide
- B. Sodium iodide
- C. Barium Platinocyanide
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Fluorescence or scintillation is emission of light by substance when it absorbs ionizing radiation. Zinc sulfide, sodium iodide, and barium platinocyanide are well known scintillator materials that glow when Alpha particles struck.
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