Question

Assertion (A): A BJT can be used as a switch.

Reason (R): In forward active mode emitter base junction is forward biased and base collector junction is reverse biased.

a.

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

b.

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

c.

A is true but R is false

d.

A is false but R is true

Answer: (b).Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

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Q. Assertion (A): A BJT can be used as a switch. Reason (R): In forward active mode emitter base junction is forward biased and base collector junction is reverse biased.

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