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Quick questions on Transistor switching circuits - SQA Higher Engineering Science

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State what controls whether a transistor switch is on or off. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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State why a diode is fitted across a motor switched by a transistor. [1 mark]
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Give one reason a relay is used instead of switching a load directly with the transistor. [1 mark]

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