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In n-p-n transistor circuit, the collector current is 20 mA. If 90% of the electrons emitted reach the collector, then the
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Options:
  • A Emitter current will be about 16 mA
  • B Emitter current will be 19 mA
  • C Base current will be about 2 mA
  • D Base current will be about 10 mA
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Base current will be about 2 mA
Given, IC=20 mA

90100IE=20

IE=20×10090

IB=10100×20×10090

=2.22

2 mA

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