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In a common emitter NPN transistor, 1010 electrons enter the emitter in 10-6 s when it is connected to the battery. About 5% of electrons recombine with holes in the base. The current gain of the transistor is 
e=1.6×10-19 C
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Options:
  • A 0.98
  • B 19
  • C 49
  • D 0.95
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 19
Current gain of common emitter β=iCiB

β=95% of iE5% of iE

β=955=19

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