Q158 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2025 (21 MAY SHIFT 2) · Physics

A transistor works as an amplifier when

Correct answer
A
emitter-base junction is forward biased and base-collector junction is reverse biased
B
both emitter-base and base-collector junctions are forward biased.
C
both emitter-base and base-collector junctions are reverse biased.
D
emitter-base junction is reverse biased and base-collector junction is forward biased.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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