7.1.3 - Current Carried by Electrons
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What is the role of voltage in the operation of a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think about how voltage affects movement.
What does reverse bias mean?
💡 Hint: Consider how this affects the movement of electrons.
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What occurs when voltage is applied to the base of a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think about how voltage influences charge carriers.
True or False: The collector current is solely dependent on the collector voltage.
💡 Hint: Consider other factors influencing current flow.
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If the voltage across a BJT is increased, what changes would you expect to see in the collector current? Provide a detailed explanation of the physical processes involved.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between voltage and charge carrier motion.
Explain how the diffusion length of electrons impacts the efficiency of the BJT, providing equations to support your argument.
💡 Hint: Understand how diffusion affects charge flow over distances.
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