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A Am alpha source is used in a smoke alarm. The device is arranged so that 15% of the d...

A Am alpha source is used in a smoke alarm. The device is arranged so that 15% of the decay alphas are detected. (a) What current is detected? (B) If the introduction of smoke causes a 10% change in the intensity of the alpha particles, what sensitivity must the electronic circuit have to cause an alarm?

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