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Biology; Chemistry; Physics: Post your doubts here!

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What is a transistor? D: omg why do i not know this :cry::cry::cry:
A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify and switch electronic signals and electrical power.
Advantages of a transistor: Fast, Cheap, Doesn’t wear out; because it has no moving parts.
 
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A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify and switch electronic signals and electrical power.
Advantages of a transistor: Fast, Cheap, Doesn’t wear out; because it has no moving parts.

I haven't even studied this. D: Is it important? What should I learn bout it?
 
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I haven't even studied this. D: Is it important? What should I learn bout it?
I came across it earlier today. Now you know what it is, eh. So, no worries :D
It's definition + advantages.
Logic gates are made from transistors.
 
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I came across it earlier today. Now you know what it is, eh. So, no worries :D
It's definition + advantages.
Logic gates are made from transistors.

'switch electronic signals and electrical power' meaning? :/
Haha, I've done logic gates, didn't come across this tho. Anyway, thank you very much! :D
 
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