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The two elements frequently used for making transistors are:
A
Boron and aluminium
B
Silicon and Germanium
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C
Iridium and Tungston
D
None of these
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A
Boron and aluminium
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B
Silicon and Germanium
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C
Iridium and Tungston
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D
None of these
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Explanation
Semiconductor transistors classically use silicon and germanium.
Hence the keyed answer is Silicon and Germanium.
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