A $$p-n$$ junction diode can withstand currents upto $$10$$ mA under forward bias, diode has a potential difference of $$0.5$$ V across it which is assumed to be independent of current. What is the maximum voltage of the battery used to forward bias the diode when a resistance of $$200$$ ohm is connected in series with it.

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potential difference across the resistance is $$10$$×$$10-3$$×$$200=2$$ Vpotential across the diode is $$0.5Vso$$ total potential difference battery can give $$2.5$$ V

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