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In neutron moisture meter, source of fast neutrons is/are

A. Radium

B. Americium-beryllium

C. Both A and B

D. None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A neutron moisture meter is a moisture meter utilizing neutron scattering. It is used to measure the water content in soil or rock. The technique is non-destructive and is sensitive to moisture in the bulk of the target material.
In the neutron moisture meter, the source of fast neutrons is both Radium and American-beryllium.

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