How do fire alarms detect smoke?

How do fire alarms detect smoke?

Fire alarms primarily use photoelectric or ionization methods. **Photoelectric:** A light beam is scattered by smoke particles entering the chamber, triggering the alarm. **Ionization:** Smoke disrupts a small electrical current between two charged plates, initiating the alarm.

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