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E7B10
In Figure E7-1, what is the purpose of R1 and R2?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. Voltage divider bias
R1 and R2 form a voltage divider that sets a fixed DC voltage on the base of the transistor. This is called voltage divider bias.
Tip: Two resistors on the base = divider bias.