A gas-filled radiation detector that operates in the Geiger-Mueller region of the gas ionization curve is being used in a constant radiation field ___

A gas-filled radiation detector that operates in the Geiger-Mueller region of the gas ionization curve is being used in a constant radiation field.

If the detectors operating voltage is increased by 50 volts, while remaining in the
Geiger-Mueller region, the detector’s count rate indication will __________; and the ability of the detector to detect gamma radiation will __________.

A. increase; improve
B. increase; remain the same
C. remain the same; improve
D. remain the same; remain the same

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Answer: D

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