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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