The circuit has two oppositively connected ideal diodes in parallel. What is the current flowing in the circuit?

1.71 A

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2.00 A

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2.31 A

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1.33 A

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Solution

The correct option is C $2.00 A$
$D_{2}$ is forward biased whereas $D_{1}$ is reversed biased. So effective resistance of the circuit
$R = 4 + 2 = 6 Ω$
$∴ i = \frac{12}{6} = 2 A$

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