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Question
In a BJT, the largest current flow occurs ______.
Options
In the emitter
In the collector
In the base
Through CB junction
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Solution
In a BJT, the largest current flow occurs in the emitter.
Explanation:
Emitter is a thick, heavily doped layer. This supplies a large number of majority carriers for the current flow through the transistor
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