Which statement best describes the two common smoke detector types?

Which statement best describes the two common smoke detector types?

• A. Photoelectric detectors respond to odors; Ionization detectors respond to large smoke particles.
• B. Ionization detectors respond to larger smoke particles; Photoelectric detectors respond to small ions.
• C. Photoelectric detectors respond to smoke by light scattering; Ionization detectors respond to ionizing radiation and fast flame detection.
• D. Both detectors respond identically to all smoke types.

Answer: (C)