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In a transistor, the base current is about_________of emitter current?

Correct answer: D. 5%

  • A. 25%
  • B. 20%
  • C. 35 %
  • D. 5%

Explanation

Since IE = IC + IB and β is commonly around 20 or more, the base current is only a small fraction of emitter current, typically about 5% in this approximation. The larger percentages would imply an unusually low transistor current gain.

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