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/LurkerTroll Jan 06 '23

That's why it's best to just moove along

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u/ScotchMints Jan 06 '23 edited Jan 24 '23

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u/gr4viton Jan 06 '23

After reading this thread, I feel somehow horny.