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In a common-emitter transistor amplifier, the phase difference between the input and output voltages is:

Answer: 180°.

  • A
  • B 90°
  • C 180°
  • D 360°

Correct answer: C. 180°

Explanation: A common-emitter amplifier inverts the signal, giving a 180° phase difference.

Conductorconduction bandvalence bandbands overlapSemiconductorconduction bandvalence bandsmall gap (~1 eV)Insulatorconduction bandvalence bandlarge gap(> 3 eV)

Conductors have overlapping bands, semiconductors have a small energy gap that can be bridged by heat or doping, and insulators have a large gap that blocks conduction.

Concept context

Band theory, p-n junction, diodes, transistors, logic gates, and integrated circuits.

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