Quenching gas used in the G.M counter is:
Correct answer: D. All of these
- A. Bromine
- B. Helium
- C. Neon
- D. All of these
Explanation
The gas used to quench the discharge in a Geiger-Muller (G.M) counter can be bromine, helium, neon, or other gases. Different gases can be used depending on the specific requirements of the experiment or application.
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