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The most commonly used semiconductor in the manufacture of a transistor is_____________?

Correct answer: B. silicon

  • A. germanium
  • B. silicon
  • C. carbon
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

Silicon is the most widely used transistor semiconductor because it is abundant, thermally stable, and has a smaller leakage current than germanium. Germanium is used only in some specialised applications.

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