Figure 5 (This is similar to Figure 4 but uses a pnp transistor with the same fi.) -Refer to Figure 5. If the transistor is replaced with a lower fi one, there will be A)a small increase in IE B)a large change in IE C)a small decrease in I_E D)no change in I_E

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A lower beta (β) transistor means less current gain, which results in a decrease in the emitter current (IE) since IE is proportional to the base current (IB) and β.

Figure 5 (This Is Similar to Figure 4 but Uses