Which diode is forward biased when point A is higher potential than point B in given figure?

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The correct option is A
D1

When point A is higher potential than point B, p type semiconductor of diode D1 is connected to higher voltage.So diode D1 becomes forward biased.And p type semiconductor of diode D2 is connected to lower voltage.So diode D2 becomes reverse biased.

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Which diode is forward biased when point A is higher potential than point B in given figure?

The correct option is A D1 When point A is higher potential than point B, p type semiconductor of diode D1 is connected to higher voltage.So diode D1 becomes forward biased.And p type semiconductor of diode D2 is connected to lower voltage.So diode D2 becomes reverse biased.

The correct option is A
D1

When point A is higher potential than point B, p type semiconductor of diode D1 is connected to higher voltage.So diode D1 becomes forward biased.And p type semiconductor of diode D2 is connected to lower voltage.So diode D2 becomes reverse biased.