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Calculate the current through the resistor. (Ignore diode resistance).

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6A

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2A

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3A

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12A

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Solution

The correct option is C 3A
In the given circuit both the diodes are forward biased. So the current through the resistor will be the ratio of the total voltage and value of resistance.
$I = \frac{V}{R} = \frac{6}{2}$

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