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 plate resistance.
Options
- A6 k
- B4 k
- C8 k
- D2 k
Correct answer
D. 2 k
Step-by-step solution
The voltage gain of an amplifier is given by A = R_L R_p + R_L where is the amplification factor, R_p is the plate resistance, and R_L is the load resistance. For the first case: 10 = 4 R_p + 4 For the second case: 12 = 8 R_p + 8 Dividing the first equation by the second equation: 10 12 = 4(R_p + 8) 8(R_p + 4) 5 6 = R_p + 8 2(R_p + 4) 10(R_p + 4) = 6(R_p + 8) 10R_p + 40 = 6R_p + 48 4R_p = 8 R_p = 2 k