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JAMB 2017 - Question 17

Physics 2017 JAMB Past Questions - Question 17: A transistor functions mainly as a

Choose the correct answers from the options given.

A transistor functions mainly as a

A: switch and an amplifier

B: rectifier and an amplifier

C: charge store and a switch

D: charge storer and an amplifier

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Explanation

A transistor functions mainly as an electronic switch or amplifier. It is a semiconductor device that can control the flow of electrical current by amplifying or switching it on and off. Transistors are fundamental building blocks of modern electronic devices and are used in a wide range of applications, including computers, televisions, radios, and many other electronic systems.