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When X-rays are passed through a solution of ferrous sulphate, it is converted into ferric sulphate. This principle is used for measuring radiation emitted by radioactive substances in an instrument called as:

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Cloud chamber

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Dosimeter

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Geiger-Muller counter

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Oscilloscope

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Solution

The correct option is B Dosimeter
Ferrous Sulphate Dossimeter or Dosimeter or radiation dosimeter is a device that measures radiation emitted by radioactive substance.
It works on the principle that when X-rays are passed through solution of ferrous sulphate. It is converted into ferric sulphate.

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