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A change of 8.0 mA in the emitter current brings a change of 7.9 mA in the collector current. The values of α and β are
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Options:
  • A 0.99, 90
  • B 0.96, 79
  • C 0.97, 99
  • D 0.99, 79
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.99, 79
Given that, change in emitter current, IE= 8 mA

and change in collector current, IC=7.9 mA

We know that,

α=ICIE

=7.98 α0.99

Also, we know that

β=α1-α

=7.981-7.98=7.98-7.9

Or β=7.90.1 = 79

Hence, the required answer is α=0.99 and β=79.

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