Fears of radiation exposure from normal use of such detectors are largely unfounded. Identify reasons why 241Am smoke detectors are perfectly safe.
Choose all that apply.
A Ions get trapped by electrodes.
B The detector has a plastic cover.
C The detector is housed in an aluminum case.
D The amount of americium is very little.
E The penetrating power of α radiation is limited.
F The number of α particles leaving the case is low