The purpose of resistance in the emitter circuit of a transistor amplifier is to _________________?

Correct answer: C. Limit the change in emitter current

  • A. Limit the maximum emitter current
  • B. Provide base-emitter bias
  • C. Limit the change in emitter current
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

The emitter resistor provides negative feedback: an increase in emitter current raises the emitter voltage and reduces the effective base-emitter voltage, limiting the current change. It therefore stabilizes the amplifier rather than merely setting the base-emitter bias.

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