The amplifier circuit shown below uses a silicon transistor. The capacitors $\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{C}}$ and $\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{E}}$ can be assumed to be short at signal frequency and the effect of output resistance $r_\text{o}$ can be ignored. If $\text{C}_\text{E}$ is disconnected from the circuit, which one of the following statements is $\text{TRUE?}$
- The input resistance $\text{R}_\text{i}$ increases and the magnitude of voltage gain $\text{A}_\text{v}$ decreases
- The input resistance $\text{R}_\text{i}$ decreases and the magnitude of voltage gain $\text{A}_\text{v}$ increases
- Both input resistance $\text{R}_\text{i}$ and the magnitude of voltage gain $\text{A}_\text{v}$ decrease
- Both input resistance $\text{R}_\text{i}$ and the magnitude of voltage gain $\text{A}_\text{v}$ increase