Two ideal diodes are connected to a battery as shown in the circuit. The current supplied by the battery is

Options

A. `0.5 A`
B. `0.75 A`
C. zero
D. `0.25 A`

Answer

A

Explanation

Here in circuit `D_(1)` is forward biase and `D_(2)` is reverse biase. Current will flow only in diode `D_(1)`

The current supplied by the battery
`i=5/10=0.5 A`