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What is the main focus of electronics as a discipline?
What is the main focus of electronics as a discipline?
- Controlling and amplifying the flow of magnetic current
- Studying the fabrication of electronic devices at microscopic scales
- Designing and operating devices that manipulate electrons (correct)
- Creating and applying the principles of physics
How does electronics differ from electrical engineering?
How does electronics differ from electrical engineering?
- It focuses on converting direct current to alternating current
- It focuses on using active devices to control and amplify electric current (correct)
- It primarily deals with the application of electronic devices at optical scales
- It emphasizes the study of quantum electronics
Which fields are encompassed by electronics?
Which fields are encompassed by electronics?
- Microelectronics, nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, and quantum electronics (correct)
- Macroelectronics, picoelectronics, nanoengineering, and quantum physics
- Electromechanics, thermoelectronics, bioelectronics, and photovoltaics
- Analog electronics, digital electronics, power electronics, and industrial electronics
What impact does electronics have on modern society and culture?
What impact does electronics have on modern society and culture?
What is the primary function of active devices in electronics?
What is the primary function of active devices in electronics?
Define field effect transistor.
Define field effect transistor.