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How does a smoke detector utilize radiation?

A. Beta radiation creates a stead stream of electrons. When the stream is broken by smoke particles, it sets off the alarm.
B. Alpha radiation ionizes the air. When smoke interacts with the ionized particles it causes the alarm to sound.
C. Gamma radiation creates a stead stream of electrons. When the stream is broken by smoke particles, it sets off the alarm.
D. Beta radiation ionizes the air. When smoke interacts with the ionized particles it causes the alarm to sound.