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\gamma intercation typically happens in the anode of the ionization chamber with considerably less interaction in the gas due to the higher Z of the anode. This is why G.M. tubes are very inefficient at detecting \gamma radiation.

Synopses from my essay entitled: The Forces at Play in: THE ATTACK OF THE SHOWER CURTAIN In my days as an undergrad, I did several experiments on this (both full scale in the morning and small scale in the lab). When taking a cold shower, the curtain encroaching effect is minimal (for...

Synopses from my essay entitled: The Forces at Play in: THE ATTACK OF THE SHOWER CURTAIN In my days as an undergrad, I did several experiments on this (both full scale in the morning and small scale in the lab). When taking a cold shower, the curtain encroaching effect is minimal (for reasons...