Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsElectric Current through Gases
When the load resistance of an amplifier is modified from 4 k to 8 k , its gain factor increases from 10 to 12 . Determine the amplification factor.
Options
- A20
- B15
- C10
- D12
Correct answer
B. 15
Step-by-step solution
The voltage gain A_v of an amplifier is given by the relation: A_v = R_L r_p + R_L where is the amplification factor, R_L is the load resistance, and r_p is the internal resistance. For the first case, R_L = 4 k and A_v = 10 : 10 = 4 r_p + 4 10r_p + 40 = 4 5r_p + 20 = 2 For the second case, R_L = 8 k and A_v = 12 : 12 = 8 r_p + 8 12r_p + 96 = 8 3r_p + 24 = 2 Equating the expressions for 2 : 5r_p + 20 = 3r_p + 24 2r_p = 4 r_p = 2 k Substituting the value of r_p into the equation for 2 : 2 = 5(2) + 20 = 30 = 15