In the given figure, a diode D is connected to an external resistance R = 100 Ω and an e m f of 3 . 5 V If…

In the given figure, a diode D is connected to an external resistance R = 100 Ω and an emf of 3.5 V If the barrier potential developed across the diode is 0.5 V, the current in the circuit will be
  1. 40 mA
  2. 20 mA
  3. 35 mA
  4. 30 mA

Solution

Current=(3.5-0.5)100A
=3100A=30 mA

Asked in: NEET 2015 (Phase 2)

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