Which of the following actions can be carried out in order to prevent thermal runaway in a transistor? A. Increase the current through the collector-base junction. B. Install a heat sink. C. Shift the 'Q' point to increase collector current. D. Increase the potential difference between the emitter and the base.

Which of the following actions can be carried out in order to prevent thermal runaway in a transistor? A. Increase the current through the collector-base junction. B. Install a heat sink. C. Shift the 'Q' point to increase collector current. D. Increase the potential difference between the emitter and the base.
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