n a transistor amplifier, if the base-emitter junction is open, the collector voltage is(a) 𝑉𝐶𝐶 (b) 0V (c) Floating (d) 0.2V
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n a transistor amplifier, if the base-emitter junction is open, the collector voltage is(a) 𝑉𝐶𝐶 (b) 0V (c) Floating (d) 0.2V
Solution
In a transistor amplifier, if the base-emitter junction is open, the collector voltage is (c) Floating.
Here's why:
A transistor amplifier works on the principle of varying input current at the base-emitter junction to produce a varying output voltage at the collector-emitter junction.
If the base-emitter junction is open, it means there is no input current. Without an input current, the transistor cannot control the output voltage at the collector-emitter junction.
Therefore, the collector voltage is not fixed and is considered to be 'floating'. This means it can take any value depending on other factors in the circuit.
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