MHT CET202123 Sep 2021Evening ShiftPhysicsSemiconductorsActual
What are the values of the currents flowing in each of the following diode circuits X and Y respectively? (Assume that the diodes are ideal)
Options
- A1 ~A , 2 ~A
- B2 ~A , 1 ~A
- C4 ~A , 2 ~A
- D2 ~A , 4 ~A
Correct answer
C. 4 ~A , 2 ~A
Step-by-step solution
In circuit X , both the diodes are forward biased and hence both will conduct. The two resistances of 4 each are in parallel. Their equivalent resistance is 2 . Hence the current I = v R = 8 2 =4 ~A In the circuit Y , the diode D₁ is forward biased but diode D₂ is reverse biased. Hence only diode D ₁ will conduct. The resistance is 4 . Hence, I = 8 4 =2 ~A