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In the above circuit, the voltage drop across the resistance (R) is

A

3V

B

2V

C

2.4V

D

1V

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The correct Answer is:
C
For silicon, the barrier P.D. = 0.6 V
`therefore` P.D. across R = 3 - 0.6 = 2.4 V
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