Q. What current should flow through D2 diode? Consider the values given in circuit below
1. Identify Diode States
- D₁: Forward-biased → ON
- D₂: Forward-biased → ON
Assume each diode has a voltage drop of 0.7 V.
2. Define Node Voltages
Bottom node = 0 V
Top node (VA) = 0.7 V (due to D₂)
Voltage before D₁ = 1.4 V
3. Current through 5.6 kฮฉ Resistor
Using KVL:
20V − 0.7V − 0.7V − I × 5.6k = 0
I = (20 − 1.4) / 5600 = 3.32 mA
4. Current through 3.3 kฮฉ Resistor
I = 0.7 / 3300 = 0.212 mA
5. Find ID2
ID2 = 3.32 − 0.212 = 3.11mA
Final Answer: ID2 ≈ 3.11mA
option c is correct
