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MHT CET · Physics · Semiconductors

The given circuit has two ideal diodes \(D_1\) and \(D_2\) connected as shown in the figure. The current flowing through the resistance \(R_1\) will be

  1. A \(2 \mathrm{~A}\)
  2. B \(3.3 \mathrm{~A}\)
  3. C \(2.5 \mathrm{~A}\)
  4. D \(7 \mathrm{~A}\)
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Correct Answer

(C) \(2.5 \mathrm{~A}\)

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The ideal diode \(D_1\) is reversed biased whereas ideal diode \(D_2\) is forward biased. Thus, \(D_1\) acts as an open switch while \(D_2\) as a closed switch as shown in the circuit.
Thus, current flowing through \(R_1, I=\frac{V}{R_1+R_3}=\frac{10}{2+2}=2.5 \mathrm{~A}\)