Final answer:
To determine the maximum collector current (ICEmax) of a 2N3904 transistor, you need to find the maximum power dissipation and use the formula: ICEmax = Pmax / VCEsat
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is asking for the maximum collector current (ICEmax) of a 2N3904 transistor. In order to determine this, you need to find the maximum power dissipation (Pmax) of the transistor and use the formula: ICEmax = Pmax / VCEsat, where VCEsat is the saturation voltage.
To find the maximum power dissipation, you can use the equation: Pmax = VCEmax * ICEmax. The values for VCEmax and ICEmax can be obtained from the datasheet or manufacturer's specifications for the 2N3904 transistor.
Once you have the values of Pmax and VCEsat, you can substitute them into the formula to calculate the maximum collector current ICEmax.