Three ideal diodes D1, D2 and D3 are connected to three resistors as shown in the network. Then select the correct answer

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Three ideal diodes $D_{1}, D_{2} and D_{3}$ are connected to three resistors as shown in the network. Then select the correct answer

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$D_{3}$ is reverse biased

$D_{1}$ is reverse biased

$D_{2}$ is forward biased

Both (1) and (2) are correct

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Current through the branch AOC,

$i = \frac{8 - (- 2)}{2 + 3} A = 2 A$

Potential at O, $V_{o} = (8 - 2 x 2) V = 4 V$

Therefore, $D_{2} and D_{3}$ are forward biased and $D_{1}$ is reverse biased.

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