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The minimum potential difference between the base and emitter required to switch a silicon transistor 'ON' is approximately

a
3 V
b
1 V
c
5 V
d
4.2 V

detailed solution

Correct option is B

To switch on the transistor. the emitter-base junction of a transistor is forward biased while collector-base junction is reverse biased. The cut-off voltage for silicon is ~1 V so to switch on a silicon transistor a potential difference of 1 V approximately is required between the base and emitter.

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