Radiation detectors use which of the following properties to detect radioactivity?

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Radiation detectors use the ionizing ability of radioactive particles to detect radioactivity. They detect the ionization of atoms and molecules caused by the radioactive particles passing through a material. Although radioactive particles do have charge and mass, these properties are not utilized in the detection process. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Radiation Detectors Use Which of the Following Properties to Detect