Semiconductors JEE Main 2021 (March)

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Q1: 16 March (Shift 1) - Numerical

The value of power dissipated across the zener diode (V z = 15 V) connected in the circuit as shown in the

figure is x × 10 −1
watt.

The value of x, to the nearest integer, is ____

Q2: 16 March (Shift 2) - Single Correct

For the given circuit, comment on the type of transformer used :

(1) Auxilliary transformer

(2) Auto transformer

(3) Step-up transformer

(4) Step down transformer

Q3: 18 March (Shift 1) - Numerical

An npn transistor operates as a common emitter amplifier with a power gain of 10 . The input circuit
6

resistance is 100Ω and the output load resistance is 10 KΩ. The common emitter current gain '\beta' will be
___ (Round off to the Nearest Integer)

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Q4: 18 March (Shift 2) - Single Correct

The correct relation between α (ratio of collector current to emitter current) and β (ratio of collector current to

base current) of a
transistor is :

(1) β = α

1+α

β
(2) α = 1−α

(3) β = 1

1−α

β
(4) α = 1+β

Q5: 18 March (Shift 2) - Numerical

The typical output characteristics curve for a transistor working in the common-emitter configuration is shown
in the figure.

The estimated current gain from the figure is

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Answer Key

Q1 (5) Q2 (3) Q3 (100) Q4 (4)

Q5 (200)

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