alleryStart learning →A transistor computer gave off less heat than a vacuum tube one. Why?
AIt ran more slowly
BIt used less power
CIt was painted white
DIt had a bigger case
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It used less power
Transistors are smaller and need less power than vacuum tubes, so they give off less heat.
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