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Two ideal diodes D_1 and D_2 are connected in two parallel branches...
Two ideal diodes and are connected in two parallel branches between nodes A and B as shown in the figure. An alternating voltage source volts is applied across the nodes, where represents the potential difference . At time , which of the following statements is correct regarding the biasing of the diodes?
Options
- A is reverse biased, is forward biased
- BBoth and are forward biased
- C is forward biased, is reverse biased
- DBoth and are reverse biased
Correct answer
C. is forward biased, is reverse biased
Step-by-step solution
The potential difference between nodes A and B is given by .
At time , the voltage is:
Since , we have , which implies . Thus, node A is at a higher potential than node B.
From the circuit diagram, the anode (p-side) of diode is connected to node A and its cathode (n-side) is connected towards node B. Since , is forward biased.
The cathode (n-side) of diode is connected to node A and its anode (p-side) is connected towards node B. Since , is reverse biased.
Therefore, is forward biased and is reverse biased.
Answer: is forward biased, is reverse biased
At time , the voltage is:
Since , we have , which implies . Thus, node A is at a higher potential than node B.
From the circuit diagram, the anode (p-side) of diode is connected to node A and its cathode (n-side) is connected towards node B. Since , is forward biased.
The cathode (n-side) of diode is connected to node A and its anode (p-side) is connected towards node B. Since , is reverse biased.
Therefore, is forward biased and is reverse biased.
Answer: is forward biased, is reverse biased