In a transistor, the base is _______. (1) an insulator (2) a conductor of low resistance (3) a conductor of high resistance (4) an extrinsic semiconductor

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(2) a conductor of low resistance Explanation: A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify and switch electronic signals and electrical power. It is composed of semiconductor material with at least three terminals for connection to an external circuit.

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