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Question 4
Question 4
Component Function
Control Grid an electrode used in amplifying thermionic valves
used to control the flow of electrons from the
cathode to the anode (plate) electrode.
Heater It is a
filament of metal (usually tungsten, which is the same
material used in
everyday household light bulb filaments). This filament
heats up a cathode,
which results in a production of electrons.