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In a transistor, the collector current varies by 0.49 mA and emitter current varies by 0.50 A . Current gain β measured is
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Options:
  • A 49
  • B 150
  • C 99
  • D 100
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 49
Given,

ΔIC=0.49  mA=0.49×10-3 A

ΔIE=0.50  mA=0.50×103 A

α=ΔICΔIE

β=α1-α=0.490.501-0.490.50

=49501-4950

=49×505050-49

β=49

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