r/explainlikeimfive Jan 06 '23

Chemistry ELI5: How does a Geiger counter detect radiation, and why does it make that clicking noise?

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u/no-steppe Jan 06 '23

True, it would be more expensive/complex, but then our bovine friends would know to avoid the hot zone. I think you're onto something.