In the circuit shown in Figure 8-8,if an ac voltage was measured between the emitter and ground
A) this is normal.
B) this means the amplifier is in cutoff.
C) this means that the bypass capacitor is open.
D) this means the transistor is open.

Question

In the circuit shown in Figure 8-8,if an ac voltage was measured between the emitter and ground 
A) this is normal. 
B) this means the amplifier is in cutoff. 
C) this means that the bypass capacitor is open. 
D) this means the transistor is open.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A voltage measured between the emitter and ground indicates that the bypass capacitor is open, as the capacitor is responsible for coupling the AC signal to ground and preventing it from being amplified. Without it, the AC signal would be blocked and the transistor would be biased to cutoff.

In the Circuit Shown in Figure 8-8,if an Ac Voltage