A 5V 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.
A
∼0.86A
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B
∼0.50A
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C
∼0.43A
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D
∼1.50A
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Solution
The correct option is C∼0.43A Voltage drop across normal silicon diode is 0.7V.
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=5−0.710=0.43A