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The instrument which is commonly used to measure the intensity of radioactivity is called a

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The instrument is a Geiger counter and is used to measure radioactive level around people's bodies.

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The instrument which is commonly used to measure the intensity of radioactivity is called a geiger counter

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Charge C. It receives forces to the right from all charges.

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Charge D. It receives forces to the left from all charges

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