What is active and passive component.

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Active components are capable of providing power gain while passive components cannot.

Active components require an external source of power to operate while passive components do not.
Examples of active components include transistors, operational amplifiers, and integrated circuits.
Examples of passive components include resistors, capacitors, and inductors.
Active components can amplify signals while passive components cannot.
Active components can be used to build amplifiers, oscillators, and filters while passive components are used in circuits to control the flow of current.
Passive components are less expensive and more reliable than active components.
Active components generate more heat than passive components.
Active components have a limited lifespan while passive components can last indefinitely.

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