Modern Physics 6 Question 11
11. The circuit shown below contains two ideal diodes, each with a forward resistance of . If the battery voltage is , the current through the resistance (in ampere) is
(Main 2019, 11 Jan II)
(a) 0.027
(b) 0.020
(c) 0.030
(d) 0.036
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Solution:
- In this circuit,
is forward biased and is reversed biased.
Resistance of
Key Idea When the applied reverse voltage
In the given situation, if we consider that Zener diode is at breakdown. Then, potential drop across
Current in each
So, Zener diode will never reach to its breakdown.