Which one of the following types of radiation detectors is generally not used for measuring a high-intensity beta and gamma radiation field because of a relatively long detector recovery time, or dead time, following each ionization event ___

Which one of the following types of radiation detectors is generally not used for measuring a high-intensity beta and gamma radiation field because of a relatively long detector recovery time, or dead time, following each ionization event?

A. Geiger-Mueller
B. Ion chamber
C. Proportional
D. Scintillation

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Answer: A

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