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Task · part of 5. Radiation Safety. Do ONE

5(a). A survey meter and a radioactive source

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Show how counts per minute change with distance from the detector. Place three different materials between source and detector and explain the differences. Explain how time, distance and shielding reduce dose. Adults must handle radioactive materials.

Warning. The requirement states: "Adults must handle radioactive materials."

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  1. Nuclear Science Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-02-19), Requirement 5(a) · States "Adults must handle radioactive materials."

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