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Question E7D06

From subelement E7 - E7D

E7D06
Answer: C

What is the purpose of Q1 in the circuit shown in Figure E7-2?

AIt provides negative feedback to improve regulation
BIt provides a constant load for the voltage source
CIt controls the current to keep the output voltage constant
DIt provides regulation by switching or “chopping” the input DC voltage