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An alpha particle can produce fluorescence in__________________?
A
ZnS
B
Barium platinocyanide
C
Calcium tungstate
D
All of above
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A
ZnS
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B
Barium platinocyanide
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C
Calcium tungstate
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D
All of above
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Explanation
Alpha particles can produce fluorescence (scintillation) in various materials, including zinc sulfide (ZnS), barium platinocyanide, and calcium tungstate — all classic scintillator materials used historically in radiation detection.
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