A heat sink is fitted to an electronic component in order to
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Correct answer to question 68 (Electronics Information): carry heat away from the component
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A heat sink is a finned metal block that spreads heat into the surrounding air, keeping the component below the temperature at which it would fail.
Updated: November 2026
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