To recognize transistor packages and identify the terminals, look for:
A)the flat side.
B)the imprinted dot.
C)the protruding tab.
D)all of these.

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All three of these features are commonly used to identify transistor packages and help identify the terminals. The flat side often indicates the emitter terminal, the imprinted dot is typically the base terminal, and the protruding tab is usually the collector terminal. By using all three of these clues, you can more confidently identify the correct terminals on a transistor.

To Recognize Transistor Packages and Identify the Terminals, Look For