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Two ideal diodes D_1 and D_2 are connected in two parallel branches...

Two ideal diodes D_1 and D_2 are connected in two parallel branches between nodes A and B as shown in the figure. An
Two ideal diodes D1D_1 and D2D_2 are connected in two parallel branches between nodes A and B as shown in the figure. An alternating voltage source V(t)=200sin⁡(50πt)V(t) = 200 \sin(50\pi t) volts is applied across the nodes, where V(t)V(t) represents the potential difference VA−VBV_A - V_B. At time t=10 mst = 10 \text{ ms}, which of the following statements is correct regarding the biasing of the diodes?

Options

  1. AD1D_1 is reverse biased, D2D_2 is forward biased
  2. BBoth D1D_1 and D2D_2 are forward biased
  3. CD1D_1 is forward biased, D2D_2 is reverse biased
  4. DBoth D1D_1 and D2D_2 are reverse biased

Correct answer

C. D1D_1 is forward biased, D2D_2 is reverse biased

Step-by-step solution

The potential difference between nodes A and B is given by V(t)=VA−VB=200sin⁡(50πt)V(t) = V_A - V_B = 200 \sin(50\pi t).

At time t=10 ms=10×10−3 s=0.01 st = 10 \text{ ms} = 10 \times 10^{-3} \text{ s} = 0.01 \text{ s}, the voltage is:

V(0.01)=200sin⁡(50π×0.01)V(0.01) = 200 \sin(50\pi \times 0.01)

V(0.01)=200sin⁡(0.5π)=200sin⁡(π2)=200 VV(0.01) = 200 \sin(0.5\pi) = 200 \sin\left(\dfrac{\pi}{2}\right) = 200 \text{ V}

Since V(0.01)>0V(0.01) > 0, we have VA−VB>0V_A - V_B > 0, which implies VA>VBV_A > V_B. Thus, node A is at a higher potential than node B.

From the circuit diagram, the anode (p-side) of diode D1D_1 is connected to node A and its cathode (n-side) is connected towards node B. Since VA>VBV_A > V_B, D1D_1 is forward biased.

The cathode (n-side) of diode D2D_2 is connected to node A and its anode (p-side) is connected towards node B. Since VA>VBV_A > V_B, D2D_2 is reverse biased.

Therefore, D1D_1 is forward biased and D2D_2 is reverse biased.

Answer: D1D_1 is forward biased, D2D_2 is reverse biased
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