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Waveform Audio File Format  |  1995-06-29  |  337.1 KB  |  1 channel  |  22,050 sample rate  |  31 seconds  |  [TEXT/LMAN]
Transcription: When the tube of a Geiger-Müller counter is held close to uranium rock, an intense clicking noise is emitted from the counter's loudspeaker. This indicates the high levels of natural radiation given off by the uranium. The luminous paint used to highlight clock and watch dials gives off low levels of radiation. When the Geiger-Müller counter tube is held close to one of the dials, a less intense clicking noise is emitted from the loudspeaker. you