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Question
When a p-n-p transistor is operated in saturation region, then its ______.
(A) base-emitter junction is forward biased and base-collector junction is reverse biased.
(B) both base-emitter and base-collector junctions are reverse biased.
(C) both base-emitter and base-collector junctions are forward biased.
(D) base-emitter junction is reverse biased and base-collector junction is forward biased
Solution
(C) both base-emitter and base-collector junctions are forward biased.
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