What type of circuit is shown below, and how is the output ordinarily connected?

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[A].	It is an open-collector gate and is used to drive loads that cannot be connected directly to Vcc due to high noise levels.
[B].	It represents an active-LOW inverter and is used in negative logic systems.
[C].	It is an open-collector gate. An external load must be connected between the output terminal and an appropriate supply voltage.
[D].	Any of the above could be correct, depending on the specific application involved.

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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