For the amplifier circuit in the below figure with Vcc = +10 V, Rc = 1 kΩ and the DC collector bias current equal to Ic. The maximum possible negative output signal swing as determined by the need to keep the transistor in the active region.

Correct Answer: Ic
Maximum output voltage before the Transistor is cutoff. Vce + ∆Vo = Vcc ∆Vo = Vcc – Vce = 10 – 10 + 10 Ic = 10 Ic.