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Finding results for my science fair project

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hi i am actually making a box that shields electromagnetic waves using aluminium and copper surrounding whole box. but i am confused how to measure the results like how much radiation the box is stopping.i figured out that i can measure using dosimeter.but i am struggling how to find the radiation inside the box as the box is covered if i open it the radiation leaks inside and my results will alter.please help me with this..
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Re: Finding results for my science fair project

Post by norman40 »

Hi harshasatyav,

What is your source of electromagnetic waves? If it's small enough you might try putting the source inside the box and make your measurements from outside the box.

There's a Science Buddies project at the following link that may be helpful. It describes measurements of electromagnetic radiation from a cell phone.

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... on#summary

In this project a radio frequency (RF) meter is used to make the measurements. You may be able to use the test procedure for your project.

I hope this helps. Please ask again if you have more questions.

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