Tuesday, 03 June 2014 14:46
P4-08: IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM
Additional Info
- ID Code: P4-08
- Purpose: Demonstrate how a smoke alarm works.
- Description: Standard ionization smoke alarm can be activated by smoke from a burning tissue. The drawing for the alarm circuit and an elementary description of how it functions are included.
- Availability: Available
- References: REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)
- Loc codes: P4
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P4 Nuclei and Particles
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