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The reading of the ammeter for a silicon
Question
The reading of the ammeter for a silicon diode in the given circuit is :-
A
1
5
m
A
B
1
1
.
5
m
A
C
1
3
.
5
m
A
D
0
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Correct option is B)
Silicon diode is in forward bias.
Hence across diode potential barrier
Δ
V
=
0
.
7
v
o
l
t
s
I
=
R
V
−
Δ
V
=
2
0
0
3
−
0
.
7
=
2
0
0
2
.
3
=
1
1
.
5
m
A
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