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Compared with silicon, germanium transistors turn on at?
ALower voltage
BThe same voltage
CHigher voltage
DNo fixed voltage
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Lower voltage
A germanium junction has a lower forward voltage, so the device switches on earlier.
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