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The reading of the ammeter for a silicon diode in the given circuit is

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A) 0

B) 15mA

C) 11.5mA

D) 13.5mA

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

Key Idea Potential drop in a silicon diode in forward bias is around 0.7 V. In given circuit, potential drop across 200Ω resistor is

                  I=VnetR=30.7200

       I =0.0115A    I=11.5mA