JAMB Physics 2002 Question 39

Question 39

Electronics

A transistor is used in the amplification of signals because it

  1. A.allows doping
  2. B.contains electron and hole carriers
  3. C.consumes a lot of power
  4. D.controls the flow of current.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (controls the flow of current.)

Explanation

A transistor amplifies because a small current at the base controls a much larger current through the collector and emitter, so a weak signal is reproduced as a strong one.