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G7B10
Which of the following describes a linear amplifier?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. An amplifier in which the output preserves the input waveform
A linear amplifier produces an output that is a faithful, larger copy of the input waveform. Class C amplifiers distort the waveform and are not linear.
Tip: Linear = output shape matches input.