A Geiger counter can be used to obtain a measurement
A) of effective dose.
B) of absorbed dose.
C) in rems or Rads.
D) of the number of radioactive emissions.
E) in grays.

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A Geiger counter is used to measure the number of radioactive emissions. It detects and counts ionizing particles and produces an audible or visual signal indicating the presence and intensity of radiation. It does not directly measure effective dose or absorbed dose, which are both measures of the health effects of radiation on living tissue. Effective dose is measured in sieverts (Sv), and absorbed dose is measured in grays (Gy). The units rems and Rads are no longer officially used in the International System of Units (SI) but were used in the past to measure effective dose and absorbed dose, respectively.

A Geiger Counter Can Be Used to Obtain a Measurement