-Refer to the figure above. If the source- drain of Q2 shorted, the output signal from Q1 would
A)increase.
B)decrease.
C)remain the same.
D)distort.

Question

-Refer to the figure above. If the source- drain of Q2 shorted, the output signal from Q1 would
A)increase. 
B)decrease. 
C)remain the same. 
D)distort.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the source-drain of Q2 is shorted, it would effectively load Q1 with a very low resistance, pulling more current through Q1 and thus reducing the output signal amplitude from Q1. This is because the increased load would decrease the voltage swing at the output of Q1.

-Refer to the Figure Above