Assume a pnp transistor is used in a voltage- divider biased circuit. If VB = -2.8 V, VE should be
A)+3.5 V
B)- 3.5 V
C)- 2.1 V
D)- 2.8 V

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In a PNP transistor, the emitter-base junction is forward-biased, meaning the emitter voltage (VE) is more positive than the base voltage (VB). Given VB = -2.8 V, and assuming a typical forward-bias voltage drop of about 0.7 V across the base-emitter junction, VE would be VB + 0.7 V = -2.8 V + 0.7 V = -2.1 V.

Assume a Pnp Transistor Is Used in a Voltage- Divider