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Question
What was a naturally occurring crystal of galena with a metal point contact attached to it used for?
Options
As a detector of radio waves
As a large evacuated space
As a heated cathode
As a Liquid Crystal Display monitor
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Solution
A galena crystal with a metal point contact attached was used as a detector of radio waves. This use preceded a full formal understanding of the implications of semiconductor devices.
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