Q. Current gain in common base configuration is less than 1 because
A) $I_{e} < I_{b}$
B) $I_{b} < I_{e}$
C) $I_{c} < I_{e}$
D) $I_{e} < I_{c}$
Explanation
(c) $\alpha = \frac{I_{c}}{I_{e}} < 1\ \ or\ \ I_{c} < I_{e}.$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.