MCQ
For a transistor to act as a switch, it must be operated in
  • A
    Active region
  • B
    Saturation state only
  • C
    Cut-off state only
  • Saturation and cut-off state

Answer

Correct option: D.
Saturation and cut-off state
d
Transistor act as a switch in saturation and cut of region.

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