In an ideal junction diode, the current flowing through $\mathrm{PQ}$ is (resistance is 2 kilo-ohms)

In an ideal junction diode, the current flowing through $\mathrm{PQ}$ is (resistance is 2 kilo-ohms)
  1. $2 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~A}$
  2. $2 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~A}$
  3. $4 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~A}$
  4. $10^{-3} \mathrm{~A}$

Solution

The diode is forward biased. The potential difference between $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ is $(3-(-5))=8 \mathrm{~V}$. $\mathrm{I}=\frac{\mathrm{V}}{\mathrm{R}}=\frac{8}{2 \times 10^3}=4 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~A}$ ~

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (21 Sep Shift 2)

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