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A 5 V battery is connected across the points X and Y. Assume D1 and D2 to be normal silicon diodes. Find the current supplied by the battery if the positive terminal of the battery is connected to point X.

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0.86 A
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0.50 A
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0.43 A
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1.50 A
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Solution

The correct option is C 0.43 A
Voltage drop across normal silicon diode is 0.7 V.

If the positive terminal of the battery is connected to X then only diode D1 will conduct current.So, current supplied by the battery,
i=50.710=0.43 A

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