If the temperature increases, the value of VCE ___________

Remains the same
Is increased
Is decreased
None of the above

The correct answer is: C. Is decreased.

When the temperature increases, the value of VCE decreases. This is because the increase in temperature causes the depletion region of the transistor to become wider. This wider depletion region reduces the amount of current that can flow through the transistor, which in turn reduces the value of VCE.

Option A is incorrect because the value of VCE does not remain the same when the temperature increases.

Option B is incorrect because the value of VCE is decreased when the temperature increases.

Option D is incorrect because the value of VCE is not increased when the temperature increases.