In the circuit shown in Fig.14.20, find the value of RC.

We can simplify the circuit as follows.

We can replace the branch having 100k and 20k resistance with a resistance and a source of some potential. 100k and 20k resistances are in parallel if we short all the voltage sources. Hence, the equivalent resistance will be,
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The potential source should constitute the same potential as in the base terminal. So, it is basically going to be the voltage drop across 20k resistance.
So, it will be,
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Also, IE = IB + Ic and Ic = βIB
From loop1,
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Now, from loop2,
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Putting the values of RE we can find RC.