The circuit has two oppositely connected ideal diodes in parallel. What is the current flowing in the circuit?
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a)
1.71 A
b)
2.00 A
c)
2.31 A
d)
1.33 A
a)
1.71 A
b)
2.00 A
c)
2.31 A
d)
1.33 A
Question ID - 151047 | SaraNextGen Top Answer The circuit has two oppositely connected ideal diodes in parallel. What is the current flowing in the circuit?
a)
1.71 A
b)
2.00 A
c)
2.31 A
d)
1.33 A
The circuit has two oppositely connected ideal diodes in parallel. What is the current flowing in the circuit?
|
a) |
1.71 A |
b) |
2.00 A |
c) |
2.31 A |
d) |
1.33 A |
1 Answer
127 votes
Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -
(b)
In the given circuit diode 
is reverse biased while 
is forward biased, so the ircuit can be redrawn as
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[
For ideal diodes, reverse biased means open and forward biased means short]
Apply KVL to get current flowing through the circuit.
12 + 4
+ 2
= 0
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