An n-p-n transistor conducts when
- both collector and emitter are positive with respect to the base
- collector is positive and emitter is negative with respect to the base
- collector is positive and emitter is at same potential as the base
- both collector and emitter are negative with respect to the base
Answer
(2) collector is positive and emitter is negative with respect to the base
Solution
For an n-p-n transistor to conduct (active region):
⇒ Emitter–base junction forward biased: the n-type emitter is negative with respect to the p-type base.
⇒ Collector–base junction reverse biased: the n-type collector is positive with respect to the base.
∴ The collector is positive and the emitter is negative with respect to the base.
Answer: (2)