Which of the following is NOT a step in the operation of a Geiger counter? Choose one answer. A) Nuclear radiation ionizes gas in a tube. B) Ionized gas produces an electric current. C) Magnets cause the ions to conduct electricity. D) The electric current is detected and measured.
Out of the choices given, the following is NOT a step in the operation of a Geiger counter "magnets cause the ions to conduct electricity." A Geiger counter is used to detect any radioactive emission. The correct answer is C.