Q69 / 90 · JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online) · Physics

An unknown transistor needs to be identified as a npn or pnp type. A multimeter, with +ve and -ve terminals, is used to measure resistance between different terminals of transistor. If terminal 2 is the base of the transistor then which of the following is correct for a pnp transistor?

  • A
    +ve terminal 2, -ve terminal 3, resistance low
  • Correct answer
    B
    +ve terminal 2, -ve terminal 1, resistance high
  • C
    +ve terminal 1, -ve terminal 2, resistance high
  • D
    +ve terminal 3, -ve terminal 2, resistance high

Solution

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When pn junction is forward biased resistance is low. When pn junction reverse biased resistance is high. Because of this reason, we can amplify currents.
For this reason, Transistors can be used as:-

  • An amplifier
  • A switch
  • Logic gates

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

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