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In a transistor if $\frac{I_C}{I_E}=\alpha$ and $\frac{I_C}{I_B}=\beta$. If $\alpha$ varies between $\frac{20}{21}$ and $\frac{100}{101}$, then the value of $\beta$ lies between
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Options:
  • A $1-10$
  • B $0.95-0.99$
  • C $20-100$
  • D $200-300$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $20-100$
$\beta=\frac{\alpha}{1-\alpha}$
$\beta_1=\frac{\frac{20}{21}}{1-\frac{20}{21}}=20, \quad \beta_2=\frac{\frac{100}{101}}{1-\frac{100}{101}}=100$
The value of $\beta$ lies between $20-100$.

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