COMEDK2023Evening ShiftPhysicsSemiconductorsActual
In the given circuit, assuming the battery is oriented with its positive terminal on the right, the diode D₁ and D₂ have the forward resistance 25 , and infinite backward resistance. When they are connected to the source, the current passing through the 175 , resistor is:
Options
- A0.044 A
- B0.028 A
- C0.04 A
- D0.095 A
Correct answer
C. 0.04 A
Step-by-step solution
Battery positive terminal is on the right, so current flows right to left. D₁ points right reverse biased open circuit. No current through the 55 , branch. D₂ points left forward biased acts as 25 , resistance. Active circuit: 50 , , D₂ ( 25 , ), and 175 , in series. R_ total = 50 + 25 + 175 = 250 , = V R = 10 250 = 0.04 , A Correct option: (3)