Question

amt general comp 13: question 42 of 60
in an n - p - n transistor application, the solid - state device is turned on when the
a emitter is positive with respect to the base.
b base is negative with respect to the emitter.
c base is positive with respect to the emitter.

Explanation:

For an N - P - N transistor to be turned on (in active mode), the base - emitter junction must be forward - biased. In a forward - biased N - P - N base - emitter junction, the base (P - type) is at a higher potential (positive) than the emitter (N - type).

Answer:

C. base is positive with respect to the emitter.