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General Knowledge · Q1416

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1416

Q1416

Where is a transistor most likely to be found ?

A.
Wrist watch
B.
Fuse
C.
Hearing aid
Answer
D.
Fluorescent lamp

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power.The transistor invented in 1948 was well suited to the hearing aid application due to low power and small size; hearing aids were an early adopter of transistors. Transistors replaced the need for batteries in hearing aids.