JAMB Physics 2005 Question 11

Question 11

Electronics

In the circuit diagram of a transistor above, the terminals P, Q and R represent.

Diagram for this question
  1. A.COLLECTOR, EMITTER and BASE.
  2. B.EMITTER, BASE and COLLECTOR.
  3. C.BASE, EMITTER and COLLECTOR.
  4. D.BASE, COLLECTOR and EMITTER.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (EMITTER, BASE and COLLECTOR.)

Explanation

The lead with the arrow (P) is the emitter, the lead entering from the side (Q) is the base, and the other lead (R) is the collector.