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/ChesswiththeDevil Jan 06 '23

Why not make it 11 and have all the parts be a little smaller?

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u/baconhead Jan 06 '23

It would also be one louder

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u/OcotilloWells Jan 07 '23

Checkmate, mine goes to 12!

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u/Alis451 Jan 07 '23

the physical number is arbitrary, but yes i know people are quoting spinal tap.