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V-I Characteristics for a P-N Junction Diode

In the above ...

Question

In the above circuit diagram, identify diode(diodes) which is(are) forward biased.

Only

D_{1}

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Only

D_{2}

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Both

D_{1}

and

D_{2}

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Neither

D_{1}

nor

D_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B Both $D_{1}$ and $D_{2}$
$V_{B}$ and $V_{C}$ are both lower than $V_{A}$
So current will flow from point A to point B and C, entering the N-side and leaving P-side for both $D_{1}$ and $D_{2}$ . Thus both $D_{1}$ and $D_{2}$ are forward biased.

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